This week inside our Care Collective, we welcomed guest speaker Allyson, who cared for her husband with frontotemporal dementia. She shared something that hit home for so many caregivers: how the brain changes in dementia can make it hard for a person to enjoy things they used to love.
For Allyson’s husband, that included television. She noticed that what was once relaxing for him became confusing and overstimulating.
This makes sense when we understand how dementia impacts the brain. The brain slows down how quickly it can process information. So when scenes change rapidly, people speak at a normal pace, and commercials pop up unexpectedly, it can feel like too much to keep up with.
That doesn’t mean your loved one has lost interest in life or connection — it often means the world around them (including TV) is moving too fast for their brain to comfortably follow.
Wanting to create a calmer, more dementia-friendly option, Allyson developed ZinniaTV — a platform designed specifically for people living with dementia. It features slower pacing, soothing visuals, and content that gently holds attention without overwhelming the senses.
It’s been a game-changer for many Careblazers. Members tell us it not only helps their loved one stay peacefully engaged but also gives them a few moments to catch their breath.
Allyson is offering Careblazers a two-week free trial and 20% off if you decide to continue. Just use the code CAREBLAZERS20 at checkout.
(This isn’t a sponsored post — just a genuine recommendation from me and many Careblazers who’ve tried it and loved it.)
When we adapt the environment to fit the brain, rather than trying to make the person fit the environment, connection becomes possible again. That’s what makes ZinniaTV such a meaningful tool.
Scammers are getting smarter every year, and when dementia enters the picture, the risk increases. People with dementia can lose their ability to judge what’s safe or suspicious, which makes them more vulnerable to phone calls, emails, or online offers that seem convincing at first glance.
In this week’s video, I share four practical ways you can protect your loved one’s finances and peace of mind. You’ll learn simple steps and how a few key changes that help stop scams before they start.
Even if your loved one hasn’t been targeted yet, this video will help you build a safety plan so you’re prepared before something happens.
I was talking to a Careblazer recently who felt pressured to remodel her bathroom right away because her husband with dementia was having trouble stepping into the shower. She was surprised to learn there’s a much simpler option: a shower bench that makes getting in and out of the tub safer and easier.
Many caregivers don’t realize that small changes like this can make a big difference. A bench allows your loved one to sit while entering the shower, which reduces the risk of falls and gives you peace of mind, all without the cost or wait of a full remodel.
If you’ve never seen one before, you can check out a highly rated option with over 31,000 reviews here. It might be a quick, affordable way to help your loved one shower safely and comfortably.
My mom used one herself when she was alive. It made all the difference.
Sending love,
Board-certified Geropsychologist
Founder, Dementia Careblazers
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