Startled
When you feel surprised, confused, or unsure what just happened.
A gentle map
The Revival States™ Model
These are caregiver-centered states, not dementia stages. They help identify what the caregiver needs in the moment.
Stretched
When the repeated stress of caregiving keeps building.
Activated
When your body is ready to react, argue, defend, or shut down.
Depleted
When you feel exhausted, empty, guilty, resentful, or done.
Restored
When you are ready to reflect, learn, prepare, and rebuild.