Good intentions don’t always lead to good results.
If they did, every act of caregiving would bring relief instead of resistance.
But in dementia care, even the most loving effort can backfire.
You try to help, and your loved one snaps at you… shuts down… or pushes you away.
Here’s a way to think about it:
Your caregiving actions are like medicine.
The right one can calm things down. The wrong one can stir things up and make everything worse.
Caregiving that truly helps doesn’t just come from a good heart. It comes from understanding how the dementia brain works—and how to respond in a way it can handle.
That’s why I’m teaching a free live class on Monday, September 22 at 5PM ET.
It’s based on my most-watched YouTube video:
“3 Things to Avoid Doing with Someone Who Has Dementia (and What to Do Instead).”
I’ll walk you through a simple, 3-step formula that protects your peace, reduces stress, and makes life easier for both of you.
⭐️ One caregiver who attends live will also win a free 1-year membership to the Care Collective.
A replay will be sent to everyone who registers.
I’m not sure if I’ll offer this class again, so if it sounds helpful, now’s the time to sign up.
Click HERE to save your spot and enter to win.
In this week’s video, I talk about common things many caregivers feel guilty about and explain whey they shouldn’t. If you struggle with guilt, don’t miss this video.
I put together a Guilt-Free Caregiving Guide with simple prompts, quick exercises, and 10-second scripts you can start using today to ease guilt and feel more peace. Click HERE to download it free.
Sending love,
Board-certified Geropsychologist
Founder, Dementia Careblazers
P.S. If things haven’t been working the way you hoped, it doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It just means it’s time to try something different. This Monday’s free class will give you new tools — and real ways to shift how things are going. You deserve that. I hope to see you there.
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