S. R. Hatton

My life has been shaped by service, resilience, and a deep commitment to learning—especially when it comes to understanding dementia. As a U.S. Air Force veteran, I served in the JAG Corps as a paralegal before continuing my career as a legal assistant and 911 operator—roles that demanded quick thinking, empathy, and resolve under pressure.

In 2020, I began experiencing cognitive symptoms that raised difficult questions. Having watched my grandmother’s long decline from dementia, I recognized familiar patterns—both in my family and in myself. That moment launched a mission. I dove headfirst into dementia research, determined not just to understand what was happening to me, but to offer guidance and encouragement to others who might be navigating the same storm.

But my journey into publishing began even earlier, back in 2018. At the time, I was helping my longtime client, John Unland, with what started as a simple writing project—and ended up becoming his legacy. John wanted to share his story about bringing Gore-Tex® to the world stage before its founder, Bob Gore, passed away. I edited and published that book, and from there, I continued to work on other manuscripts for John and additional clients. That experience lit a spark. I realized I didn’t just want to help others publish their stories—I had a few of my own to tell.

Now semi-retired, I live with my husband Jeff, a retired U.S. Navy Chief, in the peaceful countryside near Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay. We share our home with Willow, our beloved Morkie (also known as our “fifth daughter”), and visit our four grown daughters whenever life and health allow.

Much of my time now is spent researching dementia and creating practical, heartfelt tools to support family caregivers. I strive to write books that blend lived experience with realistic solutions—offering humor where it helps and honesty where it’s needed. Whether I’m writing caregiver guides, nostalgic short stories, or interactive journals, I hope to bring comfort, clarity, and confidence to those facing one of life’s most challenging journeys.

I am the author of:

 📘 Dealing with Dementia for Caregivers: Real-World Advice to Prevent & Relieve Crisis Situations, Manage Long Care Hours, Alleviate the Burden You Feel & Cope with Daily Frustrations

📘 Tales from Memory Lane: Large Print Short Stories for Seniors with Dementia & Fans of Easy Reads

📘 The Memory Keeper: A Guided Journal for Recording & Preserving the Life Story of Your Loved One with Dementia

My upcoming book, Dementia Denied: One Woman's True Story of Surviving a Terminal Diagnosis & Reclaiming Her Life, 

will be released on May 29, 2025, and available on Amazon.