Calming Caregiver Worries: Creating Your Effective Family Emergency Plan“Every worry needs a plan. We can name our worry around “Who’s my backup?, or “What do I do in case of an emergency?”, and then we can…3d ago3d ago
Supporting Your Parent as They Begin Their Caregiving JourneyWhen a parent is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia and the other parent begins their caregiving journey, the dynamic…Dec 22, 2024Dec 22, 2024
Valuable Updates on Oral Care for People with Dementia“I discovered a growth on his gum that was only slightly smaller than a marble. That’s when I realized dental care involves much more than…Dec 22, 2024Dec 22, 2024
Meet Them Where They Are — Creating Engaging Activities for People Living with DementiaInstead of trying to reclaim what dementia takes away, embrace the present — what your care receiver has access to now.Dec 2, 2024Dec 2, 2024
Beyond Bath Sets: Your Guide to Purposeful Caregiver Gifts“If you give me a spa certificate but no gift of time to go with it, I’ll probably never use it.”Nov 25, 2024Nov 25, 2024
Dementia’s Challenging Moments: A Caregiver’s Guide to Delusions and HallucinationsWhen your loved one experiences delusions or hallucinations for the first time, it can be frightening and overwhelming for everyone…Nov 25, 2024Nov 25, 2024
Medication Management Matters: Your Key Role in Dementia Care“I wish I’d started monitoring my husband’s medication sooner.”Nov 20, 2024Nov 20, 2024
Should We Stay or Should We Go? Making Travel Decisions in Dementia Care“We’ve both had ‘that’ trip — the last trip that you take when you decide we’re not traveling ever again with our care receiver. Or, as we…Nov 10, 2024Nov 10, 2024
When Your Loved One with Dementia is Missing: Essential Search and Rescue GuidelinesThe moment you realize your loved one with dementia is missing, every second feels critical. While the natural instinct is to immediately…Nov 4, 2024Nov 4, 2024
Holiday Harmony: Balancing Traditions with Dementia CareThe secret to successful holiday celebrations with our dementia care receivers isn’t perfect decorations or parties — it’s having a…Oct 28, 2024Oct 28, 2024
