How GUIDE Helps You and the Person With Dementia You Care For
The GUIDE Program is designed to ease the burden on caregivers while improving quality of life for people living with dementia. Here is a clear look at how it supports both you and the person you care for.
Read more...GUIDE Eligibility and Enrollment: Step-by-Step for Dementia Caregivers
Taking the First StepIf you have read about the GUIDE Program and thought, “This sounds like what we need, your next question is probably: How do we get started?”The truth is, new programs like this can feel overwhelming. The acronyms, fo
Read more...The GUIDE Program Explained: What Dementia Caregivers Need to Know
Caring for someone with dementia can feel overwhelming and isolating. The GUIDE Program, launched by CMS, is designed to support both you and the person you care for. Here is a plain-language breakdown of what it is, why it matters, and how it can help.
Read more...Dementia and Driving: A Caregiver's Guide to Managing Transportation
When dementia makes driving unsafe, caregivers often face the heavy responsibility of figuring out transportation. This guide explores why giving up the keys is such an emotional change, what it means for caregivers, and practical solutions, from weekly planning to ride services like GoGoGrandparent, Uber’s phone line, and community programs.
Read more...Dementia and Driving Safety: A Caregiver’s Guide to Evaluations and Next Steps
Knowing whether it’s safe for the person you care for to continue driving is one of the most emotionally fraught decisions you may face. In this post, you’ll learn about safe and supportive ways to evaluate driving readiness- with expert-backed options to guide you every step of the way.
Read more...Dementia and Driving: When to Step In and How to Do It with Care
When driving safety becomes a concern, caregivers need clear steps for what to do next. This post walks you through evaluations, legal options, and ways to support a respectful transition.
Read more...Calmer Meals in 5 Days: The Next Step to Nourishing and Peaceful Mealtimes in Dementia Care
Caring for someone with dementia often means mealtimes feel overwhelming, frustrating, or unpredictable. Appetite changes, swallowing challenges, and constant adjustments can leave you wondering if you’re doing enough. That’s why I created Calmer Meals in 5 Days, a simple step-by-step email course designed to help caregivers build calmer, more nourishing mealtime routines. In just five days, you’ll learn practical strategies, get printable tools, and feel more confident supporting the person you care for at the table.
Read more...Safely Navigating Swallowing Challenges in Dementia: When to Seek Speech Therapy Help
Swallowing changes in dementia can be frightening, but with the right professional support and adaptive strategies, you can help the person you care for eat and drink more safely. Learn the signs of dysphagia, how speech therapy can help, and how to balance safety with dignity at the table.
Read more...Small Meals, Big Impact: A Caregiver’s Guide to Dementia-Friendly Nutrition
When mealtimes become stressful or skipped entirely, offering smaller, frequent meals can support nutrition, cognition, and enjoyment for someone living with dementia. This post explains why mini-meals matter and offers simple tips to make mealtime easier and more nourishing.
Read more...Simple Meal Planning for Dementia Caregivers: Batch Cooking, Freezer Meals, and Rotating Menus
Discover a caring, stress-free approach to meal planning for dementia care. Learn how to batch cook, freeze meals, and rotate meals with color and texture, plus a dementia-friendly recipe and Amazon tools to simplify your week.
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