51. Dementia Caregiving and TV: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
“The difference between TV as comfort and TV as chaos isn’t the screen — it’s understanding how the changing brain experiences what’s on it.” Allyson Schrier Do you rely on television to help occupy your loved one’s time? Does your care receiver seem agitated or anxious when the TV is on? Have you noticed them leaving […]
50. Family Dynamics in Caregiving: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
“Family caregiving is not simply about caring for the person who’s receiving care, it’s also about caring for everyone in the family through this whole process.” Dr. Barry Jacobs Are you struggling to pull your family together to create a working support system for someone living with dementia? Do you find family members disagreeing on what […]
49. Navigating Death Related Responsibilities: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Do you know what you need to do immediately after your care receiver passes? Many caregivers don’t. Are you worried about missing important tasks or feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of administrative, financial, and legal responsibilities? You’re not alone. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s […]
48. Navigating the Sandwich Generation’s’: Five Essential Tips for Thriving While Caring for Multiple Generations
“Think about the twilight zone of handing your teenagers the car keys while at the same time trying to wrestle them away from your aging parents who should not drive. You’re sandwiched in the middle of that time of someone gaining independence and those losing independence and you’re navigating it all.” Christy Byrne Yates Are you […]
47. Navigating Grief Throughout Caregiving: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Grief in caregiving doesn’t wait until our loved one is gone. It’s with us throughout the entire journey — sometimes like a wave that knocks us down. Grief is teaching us lessons we never expected to learn. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types […]
46. Later On: The Final Phase of Your Dementia Caregiving Journey — Steps 18–20
“In this stage, caregiving actually in some areas becomes easier because we’re now in control. We’re not struggling with them. We’ve just taken it over. On the other hand, it’s harder in some areas.” Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster Have you reached the point where you’re now fully responsible for your loved one’s care and safety? […]
45. Dementia Caregiving Roadmap Steps 11–17 The “Messy Middle: It’s Time to Assert More Control, It’s Time for More Support
“In the “messy middle”, there are things your care receiver is no longer going to be able to manage on their own. What we want for them, in every possible opportunity, is to have them maintain their dignity and independence as much as possible, while asserting control when needed.” Have you moved beyond the initial […]
44. Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: In the Beginning Steps 7–10 /Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Knowledge is power. The more you understand about dementia caregiving, the more confident you’ll become, the more patience you’ll have with your care receiver, and the greater peace of mind you’ll experience. Have you completed the first six essential steps of the comprehensive 20-step caregiving journey roadmap guide: Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: Your Resource Roadmap for […]
43. Dementia Caregiving Roadmap Steps 1–6 In The Beginning: First Steps, Right After the Diagnosis
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed because you don’t know what information you need, can’t find reliable sources, or feel frustrated by too much conflicting advice, you’re not alone — AND — there’s a clear path forward. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of […]
42. Understanding Palliative Care: When to Call It In and How It Can Support Your Caregiving Journey
“Palliative care is a holistic approach to a life-limiting disease that focuses not just on the patient, but on supporting the caregiver and entire family through education, collaboration, and comprehensive planning.” Dawn Kolderman Are you feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of dementia care? Do you find yourself wishing you had more support navigating medical decisions and […]