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6 Things You Should Never Say to a New Dementia Caregiver (And What to Say Instead) When a friend or family member begins caring for someone with dementia, they’re facing a challenging journey. As someone who cares about them, you want to offer support and encouragement. But sometimes, even well-meaning words can make a difficult… Read More
More Than Just Medication Makes the Best Dementia Care Here’s some genuinely exciting news that might surprise you: Researchers at UC San Francisco (UCSF) just found that having a dedicated care team to help you navigate dementia might do more for patients than the Alzheimer’s drugs that are available. But before you write off medications… Read More
Vetting Your Senior Care Partners The idiom “it takes a village” is often used when discussing care for young children. And while that’s true, caregivers of older adults know that it applies to them as well. A village of support is made of many different roles. Just as with caring for a young child, support… Read More
Caregiving Podcasts for Connection and Self-Care In less than 15 years, podcasting has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry. More than half a billion people listen to podcasts for news, entertainment, information, and education. There’s a podcast for everything! A review of bad airport books? Yep. True crime? Hundreds. History? Absolutely. So, it’s no surprise that… Read More
How to Support a Caregiver This Holiday Season During the holidays, we are all inspired to help out where we can. If someone in your life is a family caregiver, the holidays can feel overwhelming for them. Holiday magic doesn’t make itself. Caregivers are often stretched thin providing the same care they do all year… Read More
Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Someone in Long-Term Care Finding the perfect gift for a loved one living in long-term care can feel challenging. You want to bring them joy and comfort, but you’re also thinking about limited space, practical considerations, and what will truly brighten their days. Here are some meaningful gift ideas that really… Read More
7 Ways to Maintain Dignity in Dementia Care When someone you love has dementia, the way you care for them changes. But one thing should never change: their right to feel respected. Dementia can affect memory, language, and independence. But it should never erase dignity. Dignity is about being seen as a whole person, not… Read More
Understanding Ambiguous Loss Caused by Dementia If you are caring for someone with dementia, you’re likely experiencing what mental health professionals call “ambiguous loss”—a unique type of grief that occurs when your loved one is physically present but losing memories of your relationship. It’s one of the most challenging forms of loss because there’s no… Read More
When Is Fibbing OK in Dementia? Samantha’s dad, Walter, had always been a proud, hardworking man. In his seventies, dementia began to cloud his memory. One afternoon, he asked where his mother was. Samantha froze; her grandmother had been gone for more than forty years. She gently told him the truth. Walter’s face fell, his… Read More
Caregiving Relief for the Sandwich Generation Managing work responsibilities, raising children, and caring for aging parents is a complex challenge many adults face today. Known as the “sandwich generation,” these individuals often find themselves stretched thin with little time left for themselves. In the United States, 2.5 million adults are in this situation. Caregiving demands… Read More