Forget Me Not Consulting, LLC

08/21/2026

Allan Azali

❤️
Some people ask, “What is it like working in the healthcare field with your spouse?”

For us, it means bringing two different perspectives to the same mission.

Our work often intersects across the senior population, dementia care, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), and the complexities of North Carolina Medicaid. We may approach a situation differently, but at the heart of it, we both want the same thing: to advocate, educate, solve problems, and help individuals and families navigate systems that can sometimes feel overwhelming.

There are days when healthcare follows us home—when a complicated Medicaid issue, an IDD concern, a dementia care challenge, or a family trying to find the right support becomes a dinner-table conversation. Sometimes one of us simply says, “I need your opinion on this.”

We challenge each other. We learn from each other. We occasionally disagree. And yes, sometimes one of us has to remind the other that we are husband and wife before we are business partners.

But there is something powerful about being married to someone who understands why advocacy matters so deeply—whether we are helping a senior remain safe and independent, guiding a family through dementia, navigating NC Medicaid, or fighting to ensure an individual with IDD receives the services and supports they deserve.

We don’t always see the problem through the same lens, but we are always working toward the same purpose: helping people live with dignity, support, and a voice.

08/20/2026

When services are at risk, knowledgeable advocacy can make all the difference.

A special thank you to Allan Azali for advocating for families navigating MCO appeals and helping turn denials into successful reversals.

Forget Me Not Consulting, LLC is grateful for his knowledge, persistence, and commitment ensure families understand their rights and have a voice when critical services are at stake.
______________________________

“When an administrative error by our MCO resulted in the termination of both our sister’s NC Innovations Waiver slot and Medicaid funding, we immediately contacted Allan Azali with Forget Me Not Consulting, LLC for help.

That same evening, Allan spoke with us and provided a detailed roadmap for navigating the process to have her benefits reinstated. With his guidance, we filed grievances, escalated our concerns, and secured a meeting with the MCO. Throughout the process, Allan remained incredibly responsive, clearly explaining our options and next steps.

Within one week, we received confirmation that both her Innovations Waiver slot and Medicaid benefits had been fully reinstated.

Working with Allan Azali was truly a godsend. His professionalism, extensive knowledge of the system, clear communication, and responsiveness helped us achieve exactly the outcome we needed and much faster than we ever imagined.

We would recommend Allan without hesitation.”

— Ellen Miller, Guardian

A denial doesn’t always mean no—it may mean it’s time to advocate.

08/17/2026

Dealing With Denial When a Loved One Has Dementia

You see the changes, but part of you doesn’t want to believe them.

This person has been one of the strongest people you have ever known—the protector, the decision-maker, the one everyone depended on. Now, little by little, the tables are changing. They need you in ways you never imagined they would.

And that creates a painful question: Do you remain in denial and ignore what is happening, or do you accept the reality and begin grieving someone who is still physically here?

That is one of the cruelest parts of dementia: anticipatory grief. You can mourn pieces of the person you knew while still loving, caring for, laughing with, and creating moments with the person who remains.

One of the greatest lessons dementia taught me is this:

You cannot argue with the disease. The disease will always win the argument.

It can be a long, exhausting battle. But instead of becoming consumed by the constant “No,” “Stop,” “Don’t,” and “Why are you doing that?” we eventually have to learn another way.

We learn to maneuver our own emotions.

We learn to stop expecting dementia to reason like the person once could.

We learn to recognize the symptoms, adjust the environment, redirect instead of correct, and meet our loved one where they are in that moment.

Acceptance does not mean giving up on them.

It means giving up the fight against a reality they cannot change and using that energy to love them differently.

Because sometimes dementia caregiving is less about trying to bring back who they were and more about learning how to embrace who they are today.

08/15/2026

Beyond the Ride…

“Getting You There Is Just the Beginning. Discover Beyond the Ride.”

The necessity of a reliable ride comes before the care.

Transportation is not simply a convenience—it is part of access to healthcare. A missed ride can mean a missed diagnosis, delayed treatment, interrupted therapy, unmanaged chronic conditions, or an avoidable hospital visit.

For many older adults, especially those who no longer drive or have limited family support, the road to better health begins with dependable transportation.







www.forgetmenotconsultingllc.com

08/14/2026

Facility Check In & Advocacy!

I walked in expecting a regular visit with my guys, but it quickly became a Dementia Avenger superhero visit. I discovered an unusable, backed-up toilet that had the potential to become much more than an inconvenience—it could have led to overflowing waste, exposure to germs and bacteria, an unsanitary living environment, and serious health and safety concerns for two vulnerable residents living with dementia and I/DD.

Without timely advocacy, the situation could also have created compliance concerns, required extensive cleanup, and potentially resulted in residents being left without appropriate supervision or exposed to strong cleaning chemicals and fumes during remediation. This is why advocacy matters. Sometimes showing up at the right moment means preventing a much bigger problem and protecting someone’s safety, dignity, and quality of life.

——————————————————————

New Room Request - Immediate

Re: 😊 & 😊
Immediate Health & Safety Concern:
The bathroom toilet is currently inoperable due to a significant blockage. Attempts to clear the toilet using both a plunger and plumbing snake were unsuccessful. This creates an unsafe and unsanitary living environment, particularly because the bathroom is used by two individuals with dementia and intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) who may have difficulty understanding or safely adapting to the restriction.
Until repairs are completed, I am requesting that they have access to another functioning bathroom and should not be expected to navigate an unusable toilet independently.
💜

Lelia Azali, CDP
Forget Me Not Consulting, LLC
dba Forget Me Not Home Care

NEMT Ambulatory Premier Concierge Transportation & Care Services
Beyond the Ride…

www.forgetmenotconsultingllc.com

08/09/2026

Forget Me Not Consulting, LLC…Beyond the Ride - Premier Concierge Ambulatory Transportation

One Client. One Ride. One Personalized Experience.

We understand that getting your loved one to an adult day program isn’t simply about transportation.

It’s about knowing someone will arrive.
Knowing someone will help them to the door.
Knowing someone will return for them.
And knowing they’re being treated with patience, dignity and certified expertise every step of the way.

www.forgetmenotconsultingllc.com

08/06/2026

08/05/2026

Forget Me Not Consulting, LLC dba Forget Me Not Home Care is proud to be an approved GUIDE Partner with Medicare.

We are honored to support individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias through the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model. As a Medicare GUIDE Partner, we are committed to providing compassionate, person-centered home care that promotes dignity, independence, and quality of life.

Our experienced team understands that dementia affects the entire family. Through individualized care, caregiver support, education, and compassionate guidance, we help individuals remain safely at home while empowering their loved ones throughout every stage of the dementia journey.

At Forget Me Not Home Care, our mission remains the same:

Serving One Loved One at a Time.

We look forward to partnering with families, healthcare providers, and community organizations across our service area to deliver exceptional dementia care rooted in compassion, empathy, and respect.

08/05/2026

Too Strong for Memory Care?

Why Families of Individuals with Early-Onset Dementia Are Being Turned Away When They Need Help Most.

The Early-Onset Dementia Care Gap. When Strength Becomes a Barrier to Care.

Imagine being told your loved one can’t be admitted to memory care because they’re too young or too strong.

Individuals with early-onset dementia (diagnosed before age 65) often have significant cognitive impairment while remaining physically active and mobile. Many memory care communities worry about elopement risk, staffing limitations, resident safety, liability, and whether they can safely meet the person’s needs.

These are legitimate operational concerns—but age and physical strength alone should never determine access to care. Every admission decision should be based on an individualized assessment, not assumptions.

The reality is that many memory care programs were designed for much older adults. Younger residents may still have spouses who work, dependent children, and activity needs that differ significantly from those of residents in their 80s and 90s.

If your loved one is turned away, don’t settle for a simple “no.” Ask:
• What specific safety concerns led to this decision?
• What assessment was used?
• Would private-duty caregiving change the outcome?
• Do you have experience serving individuals with early-onset dementia?
• Can you recommend a program better equipped to meet these needs?

Families navigating early-onset dementia deserve answers, options, and advocacy—not barriers to care.