🍃 Resource Spotlight
I’ve put together a free resource on the different types of hallucinations and best ways to respond.
Careblazer,
I know this isn’t the happiest chapter of your life. It’s probably far from it. BUT…this could be one of the most meaningful chapters of your life.
I can’t think of anything more meaningful than doing the hard work of caring for someone when they need it the most. Especially, when that care is often unnoticed or unappreciated.
If it feels like you’re in the thick of it now, I hope this reminds you that what you’re doing matters so very much.
💌 From The Inbox
Q: How do I get my dad to understand he has dementia?
A: It’s easy to think that if your loved one understood they had dementia, then they’d be more open to accepting your help. The problem is that it’s not true. And the more you try to get your loved one to understand they have dementia, the LESS LIKELY they are to do what you want. I put together a private video response on what to do instead.
📺 Video of the Week
Visual hallucinations are surprisingly common in dementia. This week’s video, shows you what’s really going on in the brain—and what do in the moment. Here’s the most important thing to understand…They ARE actually seeing what they say they are seeing. They aren’t making it up!
🩶 Why We Care
I hear from thousands of caregivers every month. One that will stick with me forever is a Care Collective member who told me that when her husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, she was told not to come back. In fact, here’s the screenshot of what the Careblazer said. ⬇️
No one should ever be told that kind of thing at one of the most vulnerable moments of their life.
This is exactly why we fight so hard to create a different kind of support for families.
You’re not alone—and we’re in this with you.
Do you have a heartfelt or heartbreaking story you want featured in 🩶 Why We Care? Click HERE to let us know.
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I’ll be back next week with your next Dementia Dose delivery!
Sending love,
Curious what I’ve been up to this week? Click HERE to take a peek.
P.S. Have a question you’d like to share with me directly? Click HERE to to submit it for the “💌 From The Inbox” section.