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Practical articles for the real-life challenges of dementia caregiving.

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

"Do you want to do a puzzle?" usually gets a no. A folded paper sign on the table, with a picture and the steps, lets someone with dementia start on their own terms.

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Most Dementia Caregivers Are Doing This Wrong—Without Realizing It

Discover the 5 most common dementia caregiver mistakes—like emotional reactions and ignoring behavior patterns—and learn practical fixes to reduce stress today.

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The #1 Mistake Caregivers Make with Dementia Behaviors—And How to Fix It

Many caregivers unknowingly make this #1 mistake when dealing with dementia behaviors. Learn the key shift that can change everything—starting today.

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Terrifying New Dementia Study: 42% of Americans at Risk—Are You Prepared?

A massive new study just dropped in Nature Medicine, and the findings? Honestly… they’re terrifying. 42% of Americans over the age of 55 are expected to develop dementia. That number is way higher than what we previously believed. And the risk? It doubles every year after age 65. This isn’t just a number. It’s a […]

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Shocking Link Between Your Mouth and Dementia

When you think of dementia, your mind probably jumps straight to memory loss, confusion, or genetics. But what if I told you the health of your mouth, your gums, your teeth, even the bacteria on your tongue, could be playing a major role in how your brain ages? How Is Oral Health Connected to the […]

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Could This Vitamin Slow Down Alzheimer’s? What Caregivers Need to Know About Benfotiamine

Most people with Alzheimer's have enough vitamin B1, but their brains can't absorb it. A synthetic form called benfotiamine helps it get in, and one small study found less decline.

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14 Ways to Cut Your Dementia Risk in Half (Backed by Science)

A woman at one of my talks makes herself a mocktail in a fancy glass every night. Small swaps like that count, because 14 everyday factors are linked to nearly half of dementia cases.

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11 Reasons Your Loved One With Dementia Won’t Bathe, and What to Try

For three months, nothing got his wife into the shower. Then he remembered what she used to say before dementia: “I’m going to go get pretty.” So that’s what he asked her to do.

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Can People With Dementia Really See the Dead? Dementia Hallucinations Explained

Can people with dementia truly see the dead? From comforting visions to eerie end-of-life experiences, discover what hallucinations mean—and how caregivers can respond with calm and confidence.

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What If AI Could Detect Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms?

Imagine finding out you—or your loved one—were at risk for Alzheimer’s long before the first sign of memory loss. No painful tests. No waiting months for appointments. Just a simple scan or voice check. Science fiction? Not anymore.

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The Simple Dementia Care Exercise Every Family Needs to Do Today

What if one sticky note could tell you everything you need to know about better dementia care? This powerful exercise will change how you plan for the future.

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6 Days Alone: What Gene Hackman’s Tragedy Teaches All Caregivers

Gene Hackman's wife was 30 years younger, and she died first. Nobody checked in for six days. So I set up a daily check-in with a friend: one text a day, and a 24-hour rule.

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