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10/29/2026

Not all dementia is the same — and many types don't start with memory loss the way most people expect. Alzheimer's is the type most people picture, and it usually does start with forgetfulness. But it's only one of over 100 types. In frontotemporal dementia, memory often stays intact early on, while personality, judgment, or language change first. In vascular dementia, the first sign is often trouble planning or slowed thinking. In Lewy body dementia, hallucinations, fluctuating alertness, or acting out dreams during sleep often come first.
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10/28/2026

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One thing I’ve learned throughout my career is that if I only focus on what dementia has changed, I can start to miss what is still there.

Maybe they need more time.
Maybe they need a visual cue.
Maybe they do better with two choices instead of an open-ended question.
Maybe they can still sing along, recognize something familiar, participate in an old hobby, or respond to music in a way that surprises you.
And once we notice those abilities, we can create more opportunities for the person to use them.

That’s why I’m always thinking:

What CAN they still do — and what support might help that ability show up?

One resource I’ve been enjoying is Timeless Tunes, a music game that combines familiar songs with clues and answer choices AND it reconnects us.

For someone who enjoys that level of challenge, it can be a fun way to listen, participate, and play together.

Because dementia may change abilities, but if we only look for loss, we can miss what is still right in front of us. 🤍

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10/27/2026

Sometimes what looks like stubbornness may actually be a change in awareness caused by dementia.

If this is something you’ve been navigating, you’re not alone. There are ways we can help.

I share free weekly tips that help caregivers feel more confident and prepared while caregiving. Comment the word “newsletter” below for details.

10/26/2026

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When a person living with dementia says, “I already ate,” even when you know they haven’t, your first instinct may be to correct them.

But if they genuinely believe they already ate, arguing about what happened earlier may only create more frustration.

Instead, try shifting the focus to what is happening now:

“Come sit with me. I made us something.”

Sometimes the goal is not getting them to agree that they haven’t eaten. It is simply helping them move into the meal in a way that feels more natural and less confrontational.

10/25/2026

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10/24/2026

There is so much that dementia caregivers carry that no one else fully sees.

The hard days.
The uncertain days.

The moments that ask more of you than you thought you had to give.
And yet, every time you keep showing up, something is being built within you.

More patience.
More strength.
More resilience than you may even realize.

Not because this role is easy.
But because it has asked so much of you.

And in the middle of all of that, you may be becoming stronger in ways you do not always see yet.

That matters.

And the strength, patience, and resilience being built within you are qualities no one can take away from you. 💛

Save this as a reminder of how much strength is already within you.

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10/23/2026

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10/22/2026

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When a person living with dementia keeps asking things like, “When are we leaving?” or “What am I supposed to be doing?” there may be more happening than simply forgetting the answer.

Sometimes there can be a feeling underneath it like:

“I know something is supposed to happen… but I can’t quite figure out what.”

That uncertainty can feel really unsettling.

So in the moment, I like to ask:

“What would help them feel a little more settled right now?”

Maybe they need reassurance.
Maybe they need a simple reminder of what comes next.
Maybe they need something familiar to focus on.
Maybe they need a little more structure in the moment.

You do not have to solve the whole day at once.

Sometimes the goal is simply helping them feel a little more secure in this moment.

10/21/2026

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If a person living with dementia keeps asking, “What time are we leaving?” it may be tempting to keep repeating the same answer.

But sometimes the issue is not that they did not hear you.

They may hear “2:00” in the moment, but have difficulty holding onto that information long enough to use it later.

That is where a simple visual can help.

Instead of relying only on a verbal answer, try putting the information somewhere they can come back to:

Lunch — 12:00
Leave for appointment — 2:00

Then when they ask again, you have something concrete to point back to.
I like to think:

“Can I make this information easier for them to find again?”

10/20/2026

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