SUPPORT DEMENTIA FAMILY CAREGIVERS
At Dementia Care Warriors, we believe the people caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and related dementias deserve more than just our thanks—they deserve real help, right now.
We exist to make sure they get it.
Founded by Veronica Shanklin, a full-time caregiver to both her mother and grandmother, Dementia Care Warriors (DCW) was born from lived experience and a passion to fill the gap in support for caregivers—especially in underserved communities. Since 2019, we’ve provided direct services and a supportive community that dementia family caregivers can count on.
We meet caregivers where they are—with the practical tools, emotional support, and judgment-free connection they need to keep going.
Our programs include:
💜 Respite Scholarships – giving caregivers a much-needed break
📚 Education & Advocacy – through workshops, webinars, and dementia simulation experiences
🫂 Support Groups & Social Outings – so no one walks this journey alone
🎤 Community Events – like our Revive Refresh symposium and Faces of Care Warriors celebration
🌐 Care Warrior Connect – our online hub for support, resources, and peer connection
Whether it’s helping someone take their first guilt-free break in years or giving them the knowledge to advocate for their loved one, DCW provides the direct services and community caregivers need—consistently, compassionately, and creatively.
Why Give?
Dementia is one of the most challenging diseases a family can face. It’s not just memory loss—it’s wandering. Hoarding. Aggression. Confusion. Embarrassing or unpredictable behavior. And through it all, caregivers are expected to manage it with grace and grit—often alone, under-resourced, and overwhelmed.
Even the most capable and loving caregiver can find themselves physically drained, emotionally burned out, and feeling invisible.
That’s where Dementia Care Warriors steps in.
We provide the relief, education, and community caregivers need to keep going—without sacrificing their own health, safety, or identity in the process.
When you support DCW, you’re not just helping one family—you’re helping all of us.
You’re…
Helping families keep loved ones safely cared for at home
Easing the emotional and financial burden of caregiving
Reducing avoidable hospital visits, ER trips, and caregiver burnout
Supporting an already strained healthcare system by investing in prevention and education
Strengthening the mental health and wellbeing of our community’s unsung heroes
Our Vision
A world where dementia family caregivers receive the education, support, and resources they need to thrive in their role.
Be a part of this vital work. Donate to Dementia Care Warriors this North Texas Giving Day and help us care for the caregiver.
Because thriving caregivers build stronger families, healthier communities, and a more compassionate world.
The mission of Dementia Care Warriors is to provide non-medical resources and support to caregivers caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or related dementia.
General Financial Support to help fund the following vital services for dementia family caregivers:
Respite Scholarship Program – Providing trusted short-term care so caregivers can take a much-needed break to rest, recharge, or simply run errands without worry.
Educational Classes & Webinars – Equipping caregivers with knowledge and tools through expert-led workshops, dementia simulations, and virtual learning opportunities that are accessible and culturally relevant.
Caregiver Support Groups & Peer Connection – Creating safe spaces for caregivers to share, vent, laugh, and lean on each other—both in-person and through our online platform, Care Warrior Connect.
Wellness & Empowerment Programs – Hosting caregiver-focused wellness activities such as yoga, sound meditation, journaling, and therapeutic arts to address caregiver burnout and promote emotional health.
Community Outreach & Advocacy – Raising awareness and providing dementia education in churches, community centers, and health fairs—especially in underserved areas where resources are scarce.
Corporate Sponsorship - We partner with corporate and community partners to fund educational and social initiatives and events for dementia family caregivers. If you would like to become a corporate sponsor, please contact us at hello@dementiacarewarriors.org
Volunteers - As a volunteer run organization, DCW is looking for individuals and groups to assist with upcoming events and programs. We are also in need of long-term skills based volunteers in the areas of finance/accounting, digital marketing and development.
Your support helps us deliver direct services that make life a little easier—and a lot more supported—for the unsung heroes caring for loved ones with dementia.
Organization name
Dementia Care Warriors
Causes
Health Care, Seniors, Social Services
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Dallas, Ellis, Tarrant, Collin, Denton
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Address
545 Rising Ridge Dr