Not ready for a caregiver, this Bay Area couple found another way to age at home

When Paige Miller was diagnosed with early stage dementia in 2019, the San Rafael resident knew she’d soon need to hand off some parts of her daily routine. She had to stop driving, for one.

Miller, 72, and her husband, Robert, 70, didn’t yet need a caregiver or nurse, or to move to a senior living facility. Paige was still active and independent, and they made a conscious decision to prioritize her dignity and their social and emotional well-being as they navigated the future.

But Robert, who often travels for work, knew they needed some kind of help…

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