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Careblazer,

This week has been especially heavy for so many of our members.

In our support groups, we heard stories of:

  • Loved ones being neglected in care facilities
  • Careblazers exhausted from years of caregiving with no end in sight
  • Loved ones just days away from taking their final breath
  • Spouses who no longer recognize the person they’ve loved for over 40 years

It’s heartbreaking.
And there’s no way around it.
Life will always bring hardships, setbacks, and pain.

There’s no trick or tip that makes it go away.
We can’t bypass the hard stuff.

But my hope is that we grow through it.

The pain may still be there…
But so are lessons to learn.
Connections to lean on.
And strength to be uncovered.

The emotional weight you feel isn’t a sign that you’re doing something wrong.
It’s a sign that you’re doing something hard.

Here’s hoping a little more peace finds its way to you this week.

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💌 From The Inbox

Q: This week’s question comes from Heather, who writes:​
​“My 102-year-old mom has dementia and a urinary tract infection. What can I do to help her be more accepting of care?”

A: This is such an important—and common—question. When a person with dementia suddenly becomes more confused, resistant, or upset, one of the first things we want to rule out is delirium.

Delirium can happen to anyone, but people with dementia are at much higher risk.

And in many cases, no behavioral strategy will work until the medical issue is addressed.

In this week’s private video, I walk through:

  • What delirium is
  • Common triggers to watch for
  • Why your loved one may become more open to care once the infection is treated
Click Here To Watch My Private Video Response

🍃 Resource Spotlight

Behavior Breakthroughs: A 5-Day Live Experience

What if your loved one’s most difficult behavior… actually had a clear cause?

And what if you could learn how to respond in a way that helped—not hurt—your relationship?

Join Dr. Natali for a powerful live training, happening July 7–11, where she’ll teach:

  • What’s really driving dementia behaviors (it’s not what most people think)
  • What to say and do in tough moments—without losing your cool
  • The 5-step Care Success Path that sets caregivers up for more peace, confidence, and connection

Can’t attend live? No problem—replays will be available!

This is the first time Dr. Natali is offering this training live, and spots are limited.

Click HERE to Save Your Spot

📺 Video of the Week​

The #1 Mistake Caregivers Make—Are You Doing This Too?

When dementia behaviors get tough, most caregivers fall into the same trap—without even realizing it.

In this week’s video, I reveal what that mistake is, why it actually makes things worse, and what to do instead.

If you’ve ever felt like nothing you do is working… this might be the shift you’ve been missing.

Click HERE or the picture below to watch.

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🧰 Careblazer Favorites: A Walker to Make Their Own

During support rooms yesterday, the topic of walkers came up. It was fun to listen to all the ways Careblazers have personalized the walkers for their loved ones to help make it feel more like a fun new accessory rather than a medical necessity. One Careblazer even shared that she named the walker, “Wally” and now others in the group are brainstorming fun names.

One of our Careblazers shared the walker below as the best one he’s found for his mom. But before you order a walker online, check with your loved one’s healthcare provider (especially a physical or occupational therapist) about the best type of device for your loved one. And also check with your insurance as some might even cover the cost or supply one for you!

​Click HERE to take a look on Amazon

Sending love,

Curious what I’ve been up to this week? Click HERE to take a peek.

P.S. Have an inspiring, heart-warming, or heart-breaking story to share in the “🩶 Why We Care” section of the newsletter? Click HERE.​

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