In 2019, Lora met dementia care expert Teepa Snow at an Alzheimer’s Conference—a moment that deeply shaped her approach to care. She immersed herself in PAC™ methods, studying and applying new ways to bring understanding and joy to families living with brain change.

In 2024, Joey also had the opportunity to meet Teepa Snow, bringing the story full circle. Their shared commitment to compassionate, ability-focused dementia care has continued to grow ever since.

When Lora’s mother was diagnosed with Vascular Dementia and her father-in-law with Esophageal Cancer, the Fraileys founded Lasting Joy LLC to bring hands-on, heart-centered dementia education to the Permian Basin and beyond. Together, they now provide consulting, workshops, and family support, helping others discover that—even in seasons of change—joy can last.

As their work with families deepened, the Fraileys created The Shell & Feather Stories™—a children’s book series inspired by their own experiences with dementia and brain change. Each story, beginning with Lavendria Duck & the Tangled Feathers, helps children understand compassion, ability, and joy through gentle storytelling.

Building on that same vision, the Fraileys are establishing the Lasting Joy Family Foundation, dedicated to promoting compassionate care, intergenerational understanding, and education for families affected by brain change. Together, these efforts reflect their commitment to helping every generation see the light, stay gentle, stay steady, and celebrate joy.