"They think I'm exaggerating." When everyone says your loved one with dementia seems fine, that's usually the thought doing the hurting. I had it about my own siblings, until I chose a different one.
If your loved one with dementia is leaning to one side, it could be Pisa Syndrome. Learn what causes it, how medications may play a role, and the steps caregivers can take to support balance, comfort, and safety.
Regular TV often overwhelms a brain living with dementia. In this post I share how Zinnia TV’s slow, interest based videos can soothe agitation, support daily routines, and create richer moments together. If you want more tools like this, join my free Dementia Dose newsletter for weekly tips and encouragement.
Mice given a very small dose of lithium had better memory and fewer plaques. But lithium is hard to dose safely in older adults, so please don't try it on your own.
"Don't answer unknown calls" isn't enough when your loved one with dementia may forget the warning. A phone that only rings for trusted contacts, or a P.O. box you sort, works without them remembering.
My dad told the provider he understood his discharge plan. The moment she left, he asked me, "What in the world was that lady talking about?" SNF, rehab, assisted living. Nobody had explained them.
"Wow, he sounded so great on the phone." They mean well, but they didn't see the other 23 hours. Five things most people will never tell you about dementia caregiving.
There are over 24,000 Medicare plans, and they change every year. I asked Ari Parker of Chapter which Medicare mistakes cost people most, and what to check before open enrollment closes.
Learning builds backup roads in your brain, so it can find a detour when one gets damaged. If AI does too much of your thinking, you build fewer of them.
"I'm burdening my family." A Careblazer asked for help and felt guilty, but the guilt came from that thought, not from asking. Over a hundred caregivers shared guilt like this with me.
"You're treating me like a child." You may hear it when you take the keys. But if they fully understood, they wouldn't need you. Your standard is safety, not their constant smiles.
Maybe showers don't have to be daily, and the clothes don't have to match. I asked Careblazers for their best advice for someone just starting out. These are the tips that stood out.
