11/03/2026
Hi friends! Cassy Eriksson here, founder of Woodlands Senior Care and Woodlands Dementia Experience.
If you've worked with me, you know that both my "day job" of helping families navigate the often overwhelming world of senior living and my passion project of helping people better understand and respond to those living with dementia are true labors of love.
I feel incredibly blessed by every family who has trusted me to help guide them through some of life's most difficult decisions. And I'm equally grateful for every opportunity I've had to help someone see dementia through a different lens.
To see Woodlands Dementia Experience growing into something that has the potential to make an impact far beyond anything I ever imagined is both humbling and incredibly exciting.
What started as a simple vision is becoming something so much bigger, and I couldn't be more grateful for the people who have helped make it possible. Erica Nicole Serrano, Sandra Novak, Natalie Marcom Richardson, Tamara Franks, Brittney Stirpe and Fredrik Eriksson. Each of you has contributed to this journey in your own way - and your encouragement, generosity, hard work, and belief in what we're doing mean more to me than you know. And to the many others who have supported us, opened doors, hosted classes, shared our mission, or simply cheered us on along the way — please know how grateful I am. None of this happens in a vacuum, and I'm so fortunate to have you all in my corner. 💜
My hope has always been that the work I do makes someone's journey a little easier. Now, through WDE, we have an opportunity to make that difference for more people than ever before.
I'd love for you to read our announcement below, share it with someone who might benefit, and help us continue to spread the word. And if you're in a position to support our mission with a donation, please know how deeply appreciated it would be.
Thank you for being part of this journey. I can't wait to see where we go from here! 💜
🎉 BIG NEWS FOR WOODLANDS DEMENTIA EXPERIENCE! 🎉
What started as a vision shared by Cassy Eriksson and Erica Nicole Serrano has grown into something bigger than we ever imagined!
With significant support from Woodlands Senior Care and At Your Side Home Care, we turned that vision into Woodlands Dementia Experience - a program dedicated to helping people better understand dementia and giving them the knowledge, empathy, and practical tools to provide better care.
Today, we're thrilled to share that we've reached another milestone!
🎉 Woodlands Dementia Experience is officially a Texas nonprofit corporation! Our application for federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status has been submitted, and we're awaiting approval!
What a blessing it has been to bring this experience to first responders, hospitals, frontline healthcare workers, nursing homes, professional caregivers, families, and those caring for loved ones at home.
We've seen firsthand what happens when people begin to understand dementia differently: The lightbulb moments. The compassion. The realization that changing how we respond can change someone's entire experience.
And now, we're ready to reach even more people!
Becoming a nonprofit opens the door to new partnerships, community support, and opportunities to bring this education to people and organizations who might not otherwise have access to it.
❤️ We would love your support as we begin this next chapter!
📅 Attend an upcoming class or share our program with someone who could benefit:
https://calendly.com/woodlandsdementiaexperience
💙 Consider making a donation! Every contribution helps us expand our reach and bring meaningful dementia education to more caregivers, healthcare professionals, and families.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/woodlands-dementia-experience
Please note: Our federal 501(c)(3) application is pending. Donations may not be tax-deductible unless and until our tax-exempt status is approved by the IRS, with an effective date covering the donation.
To everyone who has attended, hosted, encouraged, partnered with, or believed in us — THANK YOU!
We're incredibly grateful for how far we've come, and even more excited about what's ahead.
Here's to changing the way we understand, respond to, and care for people living with dementia — one experience at a time. 💙