Redefining Holiday Joy: Setting Realistic Expectations for Dementia Caregiving
The holidays can still be meaningful when caring for someone with dementia, just simpler and more intentional. In this first part of the 8-part Holiday Caregiver Series, learn how to set realistic expectations, prepare family members, and create a calm, peaceful season that focuses on connection instead of perfection.
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After the Fall: Helping Your Person With Dementia Regain Confidence and Strength
A fall doesn’t have to end confidence or independence. This post-fall recovery guide, written by a dementia-focused physical therapist, helps caregivers rebuild safety, strength, and trust, one steady step at a time.
Read more...Fall Prevention for Dementia: A Room-by-Room Home Safety Guide for Caregivers
ExcerptFrom the bathroom to the front door, small environmental changes can make a big difference in preventing falls for someone living with dementia. This PT-guided, room-by-room checklist helps you create a home that supports both safety and confidence.
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Why People with Dementia Fall More Often (and What You Can Do About It)
Falls are one of the most common and stressful safety concerns in dementia care. As a physical therapist, I have seen how small changes in the brain, body, and environment can add up - but also how simple adjustments can make a big difference. Here is what helps.
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Beyond GUIDE – Filling the Gaps With Extra Dementia Caregiver Support
The GUIDE Program is a lifeline for many caregivers, but it does not cover every situation. Learn what it leaves out and how you can fill the gaps with extra support, tools, and resources.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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