by DEBORAH_JEFFREY | May 12, 2026 | Dementia 101
First Steps After Diagnosis: A Calm, Simple List Step 1: Learn the Basics — Not Everything You do not need to read every article or join every group today. You do need: A basic understanding of what dementia is A sense of what changes are common Reassurance that what...
by DEBORAH_JEFFREY | May 9, 2026 | Caregiver Tips, Uncategorized
Have you heard the phrase “diagnose and adios”? It’s that strange experience where you finally get a diagnosis — Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body dementia, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, or something else — and for a brief moment, you think: “Okay… now maybe...
by Marina Matthews | Mar 8, 2026 | Behavior & Communication
There’s a word I wish more caregivers knew sooner. Anosognosia. It’s when a person with dementia truly cannot see their own symptoms. Not won’t. Not refuses to. Cannot. They may insist: “I’m fine.” “I don’t need help.” “You’re overreacting.” “I drive just fine.”...
by Marina Matthews | Jan 31, 2026 | Caregiver Tips
Wandering is one of the most frightening concerns for dementia caregivers—and one of the most misunderstood. It can feel sudden, unpredictable, and deeply unsettling, especially when the person you love has never wandered before. But wandering is not random, and it’s...
by Marina Matthews | Jan 31, 2026 | Caregiver Tips
If you’re caring for someone with dementia, you may find yourself scanning your home differently than you used to. That rug you’ve walked over for years.The bathroom at night.The front door that never used to be an issue. Home safety in dementia care isn’t about...
