Tag: caregiver support
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When Someone With Dementia Refuses Activities: 7 Gentle Ways to Respond
When someone with dementia refuses activities, it can be difficult to know what to do next. You may have prepared a puzzle, a coloring page, music, or another activity you…
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How to Create a Simple Dementia Activity Binder at Home
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. A dementia activity binder can make it easier…
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Mindful Visits Is Finally Here—and I’m Holding It in My Hands
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Mindful Visits is my first book for dementia caregivers,…
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Why a Dementia Clock Can Be So Helpful
Before we bought a dementia clock, the same questions came up many times during the day. What day is it?Is it morning or evening?Have I missed lunch?Should I be getting…
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A Simple Caregiver Comfort Basket for Tired Days
Caregivers rarely have long, peaceful stretches of free time. More often, rest appears in small pieces: five quiet minutes while someone naps, a warm drink after an appointment, or a…
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7 Gentle Products That Can Make Dementia Care at Home a Little Easier
Dementia care products can sometimes make everyday routines feel calmer, safer, and easier to manage at home. Dementia is not only a topic I write about. It is something that…
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How to Create a Caregiver Sanctuary in One Small Corner
Caregiving has a way of spreading into every part of the home. Medication appears on the kitchen counter. Appointment papers collect on the table. Laundry, activity supplies, chargers, and unfinished…
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What to Do When Visiting Someone With Dementia: 10 Gentle Ideas
Visiting someone living with dementia can sometimes feel harder than expected. You may want the visit to feel warm and meaningful, but conversation does not always come easily. Familiar topics…
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Mindful Visits: 30 Gentle Ways to Connect With Someone Living With Dementia
Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Visiting someone living with dementia can be a deeply meaningful experience — but it…
