The Caregiver's Journey

Choosing the Right Memory Care Community: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

“There’s no perfect option out there, and there’s no community that’s going to check every single box.” — Kelly Graffius Are you facing the moment you hoped would never

Five Changing Caregiving Roles / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

"Two words have been the foundation of every decision I made across all of my caregiving roles — safe and happy. Before every choice, I would ask, does this help my loved

Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap V4 Steps 1-6 / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

Did your loved one recently receive a diagnosis of dementia? Are you at a loss for what to do next? Maybe you’re overwhelmed because you can’t find the information you ne

Show Up, Stay Present, Keep Finding Ways to Connect: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

“When I look back on my caregiving experience, I found a purpose and a true sense of self that I didn’t know I had. Yes, there was a lot of drama and a lot of trauma, but

What Stage of Dementia Caregiving Are You in? / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

Have you ever felt overwhelmed searching for the right information at the right time, or found yourself drowning in conflicting resources that leave you more confused tha

Help for Solo Caregivers: Four Resource Areas / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

Do you feel completely alone in your caregiving journey? No family backup, friends have faded away, and you can’t afford professional help? You are not alone — and there

Falling - Spot Risks, Stay Calm, Heal Afterwards: Five Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

“When families are prepared — physically, emotionally, logistically — they are able to handle these moments a lot differently. There’s less panic, less guilt, and a littl

Meaningful Conversation: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

"Once caregivers get it, they're like, 'My gosh.' You just have to train yourself to walk around the brick wall to the moment, the now, and the imagination." — Anne Basti

What Is a Virtual Dementia Tour?: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

“I don’t think any of us should be trying to assist a person with dementia without first walking in their shoes.” — PK Beville, Ph.D. Have you ever wondered what it actu

Turn Your Wishes Into Reality: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementiastled Project

WOOP is a very practical technique for anything from emotions to something on your to-do list — it can be used for many different kinds of wishes." — Donna Fedus How man

Use Cognitive Simulation Therapy at Home: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

"While we can't reverse aging, regular mental activity — these exercises, regular cognitive engagement — helps keep cognitive skills stronger for longer. It's like exerci

Protect Your Brain Health: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

As a family caregiver, you spend so much time worrying about your loved one's brain health. But what about your own? The good news is that there are real, evidence-backed

What Is a Certified Senior Advisor: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

Have you ever heard of a certified senior advisor? Would you even know what you needed or how to find one? You're not alone if the answer is no — and there are clear step

Find The Right Support Group: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

“Support groups are like lifelines — we’re around other people who are going through the same thing we are, and we know we’re not alone.” Kim Franklin Do you wonder if s

When Your Spouse Becomes Your Patient: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

"One of the hardest parts in spousal caregiving is accepting that we're no longer just partners. We're now caregiver and care receiver. The loss of our emotional and phys

Is It an Early Sign of Dementia? Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

“What really helps is grounding yourself in three things: what change you’re noticing, how different it is from who this person has always been, and whether it’s getting

Why the Right Dementia Diagnosis Matters: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

“An accurate early dementia diagnosis is essential. It can make a significant difference in how families navigate the diagnosis.” Esther Kane, MSN, RN Your loved one has

The Dementia Care Financial Conversation: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

"Dementia is not just a medical journey, but it's a financial and emotional one." – Devon Banning, CFP Are you avoiding the financial conversation with your loved one be

Preparing for Stormy Weather: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

Are you prepared if a major storm threatens your area? Do you know whether to evacuate or shelter in place with your loved one who has dementia? Have you created a commun

Dementia Caregiving and TV: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

"The difference between TV as comfort and TV as chaos isn't the screen—it's understanding how the changing brain experiences what's on it." Do you rely on television to