Hi everyone, I’m Terri
Carma was my mom. She was equal parts steady, hilarious, and full of heart. She married her high school sweetheart (my dad, Lealand) after he won her over with his fancy 1936 Ford and its rumble seat, and together they built a life full of love, laughter, resilience, and 5 kids!
A woman of deep faith and quiet strength, she worked full-time as a bank teller most of my life, often carrying us financially during tough times with unwavering grace. She never backed down from a bully, stood up for what mattered, and even stayed calm and heroic when she was held up at gunpoint on the job. Carma believed in showing up for others – she’d take me along as a little girl to visit elderly neighbors just so they wouldn’t feel lonely. I particularly loved going with my mom to see Mrs. Bibb, because there were always barn kittens around that I could play with while my mom sat with Mrs. Bibb and made sure she felt seen and cared for.
She took me to the library for new books weekly and I remember endless evenings of her sitting down to color with me. She was crazy about college basketball and especially loved her University of Virginia Cavaliers! She filled our home with music – Connie Smith, Kenny Rogers, Neil Diamond, Anne Murray, The Oak Ridge Boys – and with the smell of homemade cinnamon rolls on snowy mornings. She read the newspaper cover to cover every day, had the sharpest wit, and could make any moment feel lighter. She was SO funny at charades, and I swear she played up the drama of the game just to get a bigger laugh out of all of us.
She was the most unbothered, hopeful, and positive person I’ve ever known. A bright light, a fierce protector, and my favorite laugh. I miss her every day and wish my kids had had more time with her and my dad. This adventure is dedicated to her.
When my mom, Carma, was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, my family and I were thrown into a world we didn’t ask for and weren’t prepared for. Like so many caregivers, we were figuring it out day by day – trying to keep my mom comfortable, calm, and connected to the vibrant, stylish woman she had always been.
It didn’t take long to realize how easily the system forgets who these people really are. My mom wasn’t just a patient – she was a strong, stylish woman who had lived a big, beautiful life. And yet, I found myself in the baby aisle, picking out products meant for infants – because that’s all that was available.
It didn’t sit right with me.
Yes, some of those items helped but dignity was nowhere in sight. I kept thinking, this can’t be the best we can offer. There had to be a better way to honor people like my mom and to make life easier for families doing their best to bring a little comfort and joy to days that were already hard enough.
That’s when I realized – being a caregiver isn’t enough. Sometimes, you have to be the one who speaks up. I learned to ask the hard questions. I pushed back when things didn’t feel right. And I want every family to know – you can challenge the system. You should. Your loved one deserves that.
What made it harder was that I couldn’t find a single, well-curated place to turn to. The few sites I did find were cluttered, clinical, and honestly… depressing. They showed a version of dementia care that felt cold and hopeless. I hated going to them—but I didn’t have a choice. There was nothing out there that made it easy to find dignified, stylish, and thoughtful products—let alone something that actually uplifted caregivers in the process.
And here’s the other truth – some of my best memories and biggest laughs with my mom happened during her time in memory care. Even when she couldn’t always express herself the way she used to, she was still filled with so much joy, laughter, and that undeniable spark of positivity. We felt it every day. That’s when I knew this journey didn’t have to be defined by loss alone. There was still so much life to be lived.
I searched for a place that offered beautiful, dignified products but also reminded caregivers that it’s okay to expect more. That you can create moments of comfort, style, and even laughter while feeling supported to advocate when it counts.
I couldn’t find it. So, I built it.
Good Carma is more than a store. It’s a space for caregivers who want to do more than just “get by.” It’s for those holding onto dignity, creating moments of connection, and finding light even on the hardest days.
Because caregiving isn’t just about routines—it’s about honoring lives well-lived, speaking up when needed, and embracing every bit of grace, joy, and meaning along the way.
Welcome to the karma of caring – where we uplift, empower, and never settle for less than dignity.
Creating joyful moments for caregivers and individuals with dementia
At Good Carma, our mission is to help caregivers and their loved ones living with dementia find more than just care—we’re here to create joyful, dignified moments in the everyday.
We believe comfort, connection, and even laughter shouldn’t fade with a diagnosis. Through thoughtfully curated products, advocacy, and support, we make it easier for families to bring light, ease, and a sense of normalcy back into their care journey—because there’s still so much life to be lived, and your loved one deserves to feel it.
At Good Carma, these values guide everything we do—from the products we curate to the way we support caregivers every day
We don’t settle for “this is how it’s always been.” We speak up, push back, and reimagine what dignity in dementia care looks like—for individuals, families, and the system itself.
Function matters, but so does beauty. We believe thoughtfully designed products can restore a sense of identity, pride, and comfort—because everyone deserves surroundings that feel as good as they work.
We’ve been there. That’s why we meet caregivers and families where they are—with understanding, compassion, and resources that truly support both emotional and practical needs.
Caregiving isn’t something you should have to figure out alone. We’re here to guide, encourage, and share what we’ve learned—so others feel empowered to advocate, create joyful moments, and navigate this journey with confidence.
Bringing visionary solutions to caregivers
We embody the Catalyst—driving change by offering visionary, design-forward solutions that empower caregivers to reimagine dementia care with dignity, joy, and confidence.
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