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As a nurse, daughter/caregiver, and someone fighting off the disease, I provide education & support.

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10/04/2026

Caregiving can make it feel like there’s never room for a break—and professional respite care isn't always in the budget.

Try trading time with someone you trust. 💜

Maybe there’s a mom or another caregiver in your life who could use a break, too. Offer to watch her kids or help out for an afternoon, and in return, ask if she could spend a few hours with your loved one another day.

You both get something you desperately need—a little time for yourself. Get a little creative and give yourself permission to recharge.

💬 What’s one creative way you’ve found to give yourself a much-needed break?

10/03/2026

Dad refuses to take his medication. What do you try next? 💊

There isn’t always one single right answer—sometimes taking a 15-minute break works, and other times asking what’s bothering him helps pinpoint the issue. 💜

💬 What would you try first—A, B, C, or D?
Tell us in the comments!

10/02/2026

You Can Still Hear Them Saying It

We all have those phrases we can hear in someone’s voice long after they’ve said them.

Maybe it was advice they gave over and over, a joke everyone knew was coming, a funny expression, or just a few words that captured their personality perfectly.

These little sayings are part of their story and worth remembering. 💜

What phrase, advice, joke, or expression was so *them*?

Share it below. 👇
Tell us who said it and what made it so special.

10/01/2026

POV: You found a bowl of cereal in the fridge.

Dad put the cereal in the refrigerator again.

You could correct him, explain where it belongs, and move it back.

Or… you could just put it away later.

Not everything needs to be corrected. If it isn’t unsafe or hurting anything, letting the little things go can mean less embarrassment for them—and less stress for you.

What’s something you’ve decided to just let go?

09/30/2026

ONE LESS RISKY STEP

Stepping over the side of a bathtub can be a real fall risk for someone with dementia, especially if they have poor balance, weakness, or trouble judging distances.

An over-the-tub shower chair can help. Your loved one sits down first, then moves their legs over the side while seated, taking that risky step out of bathing.

🏠 Want more ideas? Check out our *Making the Home Safer* Sneak Peek from our upcoming book, *Dementia: What Do I Do?*

It’s filled with ways to spot potential hazards and make everyday life at home safer.

What changes have you made to make bathing safer for your loved one? Share your ideas below!

09/29/2026

What if they’re not refusing to shower—they’re afraid?

The bathroom may feel unsafe.

Dementia can make stepping into a tub, standing on a wet floor, or having water sprayed on the body feel frightening.

Try this 👇:

• Use an over-the-tub shower chair.

• Add a non-slip mat and grab bars.

• Try a handheld showerhead.

• Have towels and clothes close by.

• Help them into and out of the shower.

• Stay nearby and give one direction at a time.

If a shower feels like too much today, a warm sponge bath can still get the job done. 💜

What helps make bathing safer for your loved one? Share what works for you—another caregiver may want to try it too.

09/28/2026

What If We Asked WHY the Brain Is Changing?

For years, families have heard:
“It’s dementia. There’s not much we can do.”

But some researchers and clinics are asking a different question:
What is contributing to THIS person’s cognitive decline?

They’re looking beyond memory tests at things like sleep, blood sugar, inflammation, nutrition, hormones, vascular health, genetics and other factors that affect brain health.

Early research into these individualized approaches is encouraging. There’s still much to learn—but I love where the conversation is going.

Instead of only asking:
“How far has the dementia progressed?”

What if we also asked:
“Is there anything affecting their brain health that we can change?” 💜

👀 SNEAK PEEK into our book Dementia: What Do I Do? explores something we don’t talk about enough: what can we still do to support brain health after a dementia diagnosis?

09/27/2026

Accepting help doesn't mean you're failing—it means you're human.

The next time someone offers to lend a hand, skip the automatic "we're fine" and try one of these instead:

💜 Yes — could you sit with Mom for an hour? I’d love to take a walk by myself and clear my head.
💜 Yes — would you pick up Dad’s prescriptions? That’s one less errand I have to squeeze into an already busy day.
💜 Yes — could you bring dinner Tuesday night? It would be wonderful to have one evening when I don’t have to think about cooking.
💜 Yes — could you stay with Mom Saturday afternoon? My grandson has a game, and I really don’t want to miss another one.
💜 Yes — would you take Dad for a drive and get some ice cream? He’d enjoy getting out, and I could have the house to myself for a little while.
💜 Yes — could you come over for a couple of hours? I’d love to see a movie and feel like myself for an afternoon.

You don’t have to wait until you’re overwhelmed to accept help. You’re “on” every day. There’s no reason to feel guilty about accepting an hour or two from someone who cares enough to offer.
And if saying yes feels uncomfortable at first... practice makes perfect. 💜

💬 Which of these "YES" responses do you need to practice using the most? Let us know in the comments below!

📌 Save this post for the next time someone offers a hand, or tag a fellow caregiver who needs this reminder today.

09/26/2026

You walk into the room, smile at Mom…and realize she doesn’t know who you are.

What would you do?

09/25/2026

My mom had the loudest, most distinctive laugh. If we were in an auditorium with 100 people, I knew exactly where she was—and that she was having fun!

Whenever my siblings or friends heard it, we’d laugh too. “That’s Mom!” It was never embarrassing. Her laugh just made us smile.

She grew up on a farm without many opportunities to get out and have fun. After she and my dad married, they built a wonderful circle of friends. There was SO much laughter.

Her laugh was always a reminder to enjoy the people we love, have fun together, and never take our time with them for granted. It’s one of the things about her I never want to forget. 💜

What’s something about your loved one that still brings a smile to your face?

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