Living With Dementia

About Janet Cook

Janet Ammons Cook is a North Louisiana based author, mother, and devoted grandmother who writes from a place of lived experience, reflection, and compassion. She shares her home with her cats, Tiffany Rose and Junkyard, and finds joy in family, service, and lifelong learning. She holds degrees in Sociology and Criminology, a foundation that informs her thoughtful approach to human behavior, caregiving, and resilience.

She writes to offer hope, understanding, and companionship to those navigating difficult seasons of life, particularly those affected by caregiving, dementia, and loss. Grounded in faith and empathy, Janet’s work reflects a deep belief that no one should have to walk their journey alone. After retiring from the Caddo Parish School System, Janet remains committed to serving others through volunteer work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and continued community involvement. Her writing is shaped not by credentials alone, but by a lifetime of care, observation, and resilience, offering readers comfort, clarity, and reassurance that they are not alone.

About Living with Dementia

An insightful overview of typical behaviors exhibited by individuals with dementia, strategies to support their needs, suggestions for caregivers to manage stress effectively, and lifestyle modifications that may help delay the onset or progression of dementia.