53. The Dementia Care Financial Conversation: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
“Dementia is not just a medical journey, but it’s a financial and emotional one.” – Devon Banning, CFP Are you avoiding the financial conversation with your loved one because it feels uncomfortable or overwhelming? Do you find yourself wondering how you’ll afford care as your loved one’s needs increase? Are you concerned about making […]
52. Preparing for Stormy Weather: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
“Early decision making is very key in any type of storm preparedness. Timing, knowing what the county alerts are, and making sure you have a communication plan.” — Celeste Lynch, Executive Director, Moorings Park Grand Lake Are you prepared if a major storm threatens your area? Do you know whether to evacuate or shelter in […]
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.” 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 the room when […]
50. Family Dynamics in Caregiving: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
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 needs to be done or how to help? You’re not alone, and there’s a path forward. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved […]
49. Navigating Death Related Responsibilities: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Do you know what you need to do immediately after your loved one 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? We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types […]
48. Are You Part of the Sandwich Generation? Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to care for aging parents while raising children? Do you find yourself stretched thin between different generations, each with their own unique needs? My name is Sue Ryan. As a caregiver for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, I understand the unique challenges faced by those in […]
47. Navigating Grief Throughout Caregiving: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Have you noticed yourself feeling sad when your loved one can’t remember their phone number? Do you find yourself withdrawing from friends or losing patience more easily? These feelings might be grief—and you may not even realize it’s happening. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and […]
46. Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: Later On Steps 18-20 / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
“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.” Have you reached the point where you’re now fully responsible for your loved one’s care and safety? Do you find yourself […]
45. Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: Messy Middle Steps 11-17 / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
“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
Have you completed the first six essential steps of the comprehensive 20-step caregiving journey roadmap guide Navigating Dementia Caregiving: Your Resource Roadmap for Every Stage? Are ready to take on more? Do you find yourself wanting to learn faster and more easily than trying to figure everything out on your own? If you answered ‘Yes’, […]