If you're looking for personalized dementia support in Chicago, Illinois, Sweet Basil Senior Care is here to walk alongside you. We serve families across the Chicago area with heart-centered guidance and practical tools for caregiving. From early symptoms to long-term planning, we offer the expertise and compassion you need to navigate every stage of dementia.

Whether you're caring for a parent, spouse, or aging loved one, dementia doesn’t have to be faced alone. Our services are designed to ease your burden and give you clarity, connection, and a sense of control.

Expert Dementia Coaching Calls in Chicago and Nationwide

Sweet Basil Senior Care is led by Ann Olson, a trusted dementia coach and seasoned dementia care expert with over 20 years of experience as an occupational therapist and dementia consultant. Through one-on-one coaching calls, Ann provides tailored support to families dealing with everything from new diagnoses to end-of-life planning.

Our dementia care coaching sessions give you:

• A clearer understanding of the disease and its progression

• Realistic strategies for daily challenges

• Communication tools to reduce stress and improve connection

• Guidance on how to manage challenging behaviors or emotional changes

• Emotional support through a nonjudgmental, calming presence

If you’ve been looking for a dementia specialist, your search ends here—with someone who listens, educates, and empowers.

End-of-Life Support from a Death Doula

Facing the final stages of dementia or any terminal illness is never easy, but no one should go through it alone. Sweet Basil Senior Care offers Death Doula services in Chicago to support individuals and families through this deeply emotional transition. With Ann’s training in dementia care and end-of-life companionship, we provide a safe space for open conversations, emotional processing, and legacy planning.

Whether you're preparing for hospice, grieving a loss, or simply want someone present who understands the complexity of both dementia and death, our doula services offer compassionate, non-medical support. We help families discuss care wishes, ease fears, and prepare the home for peace and comfort. It's a gentle, human-centered approach that brings dignity and connection to the end of life.

Dementia Training for Caregivers and Professionals

In addition to individual coaching, we offer group dementia training for family caregivers, senior care staff, and community organizations across the Chicago area. These sessions are built around Ann’s unique Zenmentia™ method—a calming, respectful approach to understanding dementia behaviors and responding with compassion and confidence.

Each training covers key caregiver skills and tools, including:

• How to respond to agitation, wandering, or confusion

• Ways to encourage engagement without overwhelming your loved one

• Practical insights into how dementia affects thinking, memory, and emotions

Whether you're a professional caregiver or simply trying to support a loved one at home, this training meets you where you are.

Dementia Consultant and Care Planning Support

Our work goes beyond education. As a dementia consultant, Ann helps families in Chicago create step-by-step care plans tailored to their unique situation. This includes identifying safety concerns, outlining support needs, and providing referrals to additional community resources for caregivers.

We understand that no two families are the same. As experienced dementia care advocates, we listen closely, respect your insights, and help develop realistic solutions that prioritize both your loved one’s dignity and your well-being.

When You Need a Dementia Care Expert, We’re Here

If you're overwhelmed, burnt out, or unsure what comes next, reach out. Sweet Basil Senior Care offers calm, focused support from a trusted caretaker coach who truly understands dementia care.

Don’t wait until a crisis hits. Let’s talk now—so you can plan ahead with confidence and compassion.