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The One Thing I Wish Every Dementia Caregiver Would Do

Most dementia caregivers already know the one thing that could make a difference. They've heard it over and over again. But knowing what to do and actually doing it are t

Why Some Dementia Activities Don't Work (And What Helps)

Helping someone with dementia stay engaged and independent can be challenging, especially when the activities you've tried don't seem to work. But sometimes, small change

When Your Loved One With Dementia Seems Fine to Everyone Else

When your loved one with dementia seems fine to everyone else, it can leave you feeling like no one believes what you're living with. A sibling says, "Dad seemed great to

3 Things in Dementia That Look Like Lying (But Aren't)

When someone with dementia insists they're still safe to drive, describes a visit that never happened, or swears someone is stealing from them, it can look a lot like lyi

5 MORE Strange Dementia Behaviors and Why They Happen

Sometimes the strangest dementia behaviors have a pattern or explanation that isn't obvious at first. Maybe your loved one seems fine earlier in the day but becomes res

This Dementia Tool Helps When You're Not There

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4 Common Phrases That Make Dementia Behaviors Worse

There are a few phrases dementia caregivers say all the time that sound completely normal but can actually make dementia behaviors worse. Things like "I already told yo

6 Normal Habits That Make Dementia Behaviors Worse

Some of the habits that make dementia behaviors worse come from loving, kind caregivers doing exactly what works with everyone else in their lives. Correcting a mistake,

5 Strange Dementia Behaviors and Why They Happen

Some dementia behaviors can make absolutely no sense from the outside. It can look like your loved one is being lazy, stubborn, rude, in denial, or even lying to you. But

How to Help When Someone With Dementia Knows They're Struggling

When someone with dementia knows they're struggling, they may start doing less and less. They might get frustrated, say things like "I can't do anything right," or stop d

Is It Jealousy or Dementia? Why They Act Worse When You're Busy

Have you ever noticed your loved one with dementia is calm, nothing seems to be wrong, and then the moment you shift your attention to someone else they completely change

4 Places Dementia Caregivers Can Turn for Help

Caring for someone with dementia can feel overwhelming, especially when you're not sure where to turn for help. In this episode, I'm sharing several places dementia car

Stop Trying to Make Someone With Dementia Happy All the Time

If you have taken the car keys, stepped in on the checkbook, or said no to something your loved one with dementia badly wanted, you already know what comes next. They are

3 Things Dementia Care Gets Completely Backwards

If you've ever felt like every appointment, every follow-up, and every ounce of attention goes to your loved one with dementia while nobody ever asks how you're doing, yo

Memory Care Doesn't Make Dementia Caregiving Easier

You made the hardest decision of your life and moved your loved one with dementia into memory care. Then you waited for the relief you were promised. It never fully came.

Could Ozempic Help Prevent Dementia?

You've probably seen the headlines about Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs and Alzheimer's disease. One week it sounds like a breakthrough. The next, not so much.   A large s

Why Dementia Caregivers Stop Feeling Like Themselves

If you're a dementia caregiver who barely recognizes yourself anymore, I want you to hear this before anything else: you are not broken, and you have not become a differe

5 Dementia Caregiving Truths I Wish Every Caregiver Knew

Dementia caregiving asks you to carry things nobody prepares you for, and some of the hardest parts are never said out loud. This video isn't based on research. It's base

Why Someone With Dementia Keeps Asking the Same Question

If your loved one with dementia has asked you the same question five, ten, or forty times in the last hour, you know the kind of patience it takes to keep answering. And

Shadowing In Dementia: Why They Follow You Everywhere

Shadowing in dementia is one of the most exhausting behaviors caregivers face, and almost no one warns you about it. You can't walk to the bathroom alone anymore. The mom