When your loved one resists care, they may not understand what you are asking, may feel rushed or frightened, or may no longer be able to follow the steps involved.
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#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #DementiaBehavior #CompassionateCare
September 29, 2026 at 6:48 PM
When your loved one resists care, they may not understand what you are asking, may feel rushed or frightened, or may no longer be able to follow the steps involved.
#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #DementiaBehavior #CompassionateCare
#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #DementiaBehavior #CompassionateCare
When your loved one accuses you of stealing something, acknowledge how upsetting it is to lose something important, help them look for it, and learn the places where missing items often turn up.
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#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #DementiaBehavior #DementiaCommunication
September 22, 2026 at 12:41 PM
When your loved one accuses you of stealing something, acknowledge how upsetting it is to lose something important, help them look for it, and learn the places where missing items often turn up.
#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #DementiaBehavior #DementiaCommunication
#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #DementiaBehavior #DementiaCommunication
You can love someone living with dementia and still feel angry about what caregiving asks of you. Making room for the full range of your emotions can help you care for your loved one while also caring for yourself. Read more: https://bit.ly/4xWvTgL #DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverAnger
September 15, 2026 at 4:54 PM
You can love someone living with dementia and still feel angry about what caregiving asks of you. Making room for the full range of your emotions can help you care for your loved one while also caring for yourself. Read more: https://bit.ly/4xWvTgL #DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverAnger
If an activity has become harder for your loved one, they may not need to give it up completely. Try shortening it, simplifying the steps, doing it alongside them, and letting go of whether it is done “right.”
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#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #MeaningfulActivities #DementiaSupport
September 15, 2026 at 11:18 AM
If an activity has become harder for your loved one, they may not need to give it up completely. Try shortening it, simplifying the steps, doing it alongside them, and letting go of whether it is done “right.”
#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #MeaningfulActivities #DementiaSupport
#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #MeaningfulActivities #DementiaSupport
When your loved one tells a story you know is not true, remember that they may genuinely believe it. Arguing will not change their belief and may only create more tension.
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#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #DementiaCommunication #CompassionateCare
September 12, 2026 at 7:01 AM
When your loved one tells a story you know is not true, remember that they may genuinely believe it. Arguing will not change their belief and may only create more tension.
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#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #DementiaCommunication #CompassionateCare
When you are caring for someone living with dementia, remember CARE: try not to Criticize, Argue, Reason, or over-Explain. These habits are hard to let go of because they are natural ways we communicate with other adults.
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#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #DementiaCommunication
September 8, 2026 at 7:07 AM
When you are caring for someone living with dementia, remember CARE: try not to Criticize, Argue, Reason, or over-Explain. These habits are hard to let go of because they are natural ways we communicate with other adults.
#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #DementiaCommunication
#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #DementiaCommunication
August 29, 2026 at 9:00 PM
If your loved one’s behavior changes suddenly, look for what may be driving it. Pain, constipation or dehydration, medication changes or side effects, an overwhelming environment, and infection or illness can all contribute.
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#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #DementiaBehavior #DementiaHealth
August 25, 2026 at 3:47 PM
If your loved one’s behavior changes suddenly, look for what may be driving it. Pain, constipation or dehydration, medication changes or side effects, an overwhelming environment, and infection or illness can all contribute.
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#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #DementiaBehavior #DementiaHealth
When your loved one asks, “Do I know that person?” let their emotional response guide your answer. If the truth causes embarrassment or distress, offer reassurance instead: “That’s someone who cares about you.”
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#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #DementiaCommunication
August 15, 2026 at 11:39 AM
When your loved one asks, “Do I know that person?” let their emotional response guide your answer. If the truth causes embarrassment or distress, offer reassurance instead: “That’s someone who cares about you.”
#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #DementiaCommunication
#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #DementiaCommunication
When your loved one’s mood changes without warning, it can feel personal. But dementia can make it harder to process information, manage stress, and regulate emotions, especially when they are tired, confused, or overstimulated.
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#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #DementiaBehavior
August 11, 2026 at 11:48 AM
When your loved one’s mood changes without warning, it can feel personal. But dementia can make it harder to process information, manage stress, and regulate emotions, especially when they are tired, confused, or overstimulated.
#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #DementiaBehavior
#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #DementiaBehavior
When your loved one struggles to plan, keep appointments, solve problems, or make decisions, it may look like disorganization or resistance. But these abilities depend on executive functioning, which dementia can damage.
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#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #ExecutiveFunction #DementiaSupport
August 8, 2026 at 12:24 PM
When your loved one struggles to plan, keep appointments, solve problems, or make decisions, it may look like disorganization or resistance. But these abilities depend on executive functioning, which dementia can damage.
#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #ExecutiveFunction #DementiaSupport
#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #ExecutiveFunction #DementiaSupport
People living with dementia may be more vulnerable to infection, but they may not recognize or communicate that something feels wrong. Changes in hygiene, swallowing, mobility, medications, and exposure to hospitals or care settings can also increase the risk.
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#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport
August 4, 2026 at 11:49 AM
People living with dementia may be more vulnerable to infection, but they may not recognize or communicate that something feels wrong. Changes in hygiene, swallowing, mobility, medications, and exposure to hospitals or care settings can also increase the risk.
#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport
#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport
Your loved one does not have to play Scrabble, dominoes, cards, or another familiar game as well as they once did for it to remain meaningful. As long as they are enjoying themselves and are not becoming frustrated or embarrassed, keep playing.
#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport
#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport
July 31, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Your loved one does not have to play Scrabble, dominoes, cards, or another familiar game as well as they once did for it to remain meaningful. As long as they are enjoying themselves and are not becoming frustrated or embarrassed, keep playing.
#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport
#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport
As dementia progresses, memories may start to feel fragmented or incomplete.
This happens because the brain is being damaged in the areas responsible for storing and retrieving information.
#DementiaCaregiving #DementiaEducation #CaregiverSupport #AlzheimersCare #DementiaSupport
This happens because the brain is being damaged in the areas responsible for storing and retrieving information.
#DementiaCaregiving #DementiaEducation #CaregiverSupport #AlzheimersCare #DementiaSupport
June 16, 2026 at 4:48 PM
As dementia progresses, memories may start to feel fragmented or incomplete.
This happens because the brain is being damaged in the areas responsible for storing and retrieving information.
#DementiaCaregiving #DementiaEducation #CaregiverSupport #AlzheimersCare #DementiaSupport
This happens because the brain is being damaged in the areas responsible for storing and retrieving information.
#DementiaCaregiving #DementiaEducation #CaregiverSupport #AlzheimersCare #DementiaSupport
Compassion fatigue can happen when stress becomes chronic and there hasn’t been enough rest, support, or recovery. Recognizing it is not failure — it’s the first step toward getting help and healing.
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#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #CompassionFatigue #CaregiverBurnout #AlzheimersCare
June 6, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Compassion fatigue can happen when stress becomes chronic and there hasn’t been enough rest, support, or recovery. Recognizing it is not failure — it’s the first step toward getting help and healing.
#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #CompassionFatigue #CaregiverBurnout #AlzheimersCare
#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #CompassionFatigue #CaregiverBurnout #AlzheimersCare
The NYT reports (https://bit.ly/3PURwx6 ) on a difficult question many families never expect to face: what happens when a person with advanced dementia can no longer clearly express whether they want to eat or drink? #DementiaCaregiving https://tamianastasia.com
June 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM
The NYT reports (https://bit.ly/3PURwx6 ) on a difficult question many families never expect to face: what happens when a person with advanced dementia can no longer clearly express whether they want to eat or drink? #DementiaCaregiving https://tamianastasia.com
Reassurance can bring calm, ease worry, and help your loved one feel supported and not alone.
It doesn’t have to last to make a difference.
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It doesn’t have to last to make a difference.
#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #DementiaCare #AlzheimersCare #CaregiverTips
June 2, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Reassurance can bring calm, ease worry, and help your loved one feel supported and not alone.
It doesn’t have to last to make a difference.
#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #DementiaCare #AlzheimersCare #CaregiverTips
It doesn’t have to last to make a difference.
#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #DementiaCare #AlzheimersCare #CaregiverTips
When the mind is overstimulated, the environment must become the medicine. We swapped out bright lights for soft amber glows and busy patterns for solid, calming tones.
#EnvironmentalDesign #DementiaCaregiving #SensoryFriendly #NeuroAesthetics #CaregiverTips
#EnvironmentalDesign #DementiaCaregiving #SensoryFriendly #NeuroAesthetics #CaregiverTips
June 1, 2026 at 7:01 PM
When the mind is overstimulated, the environment must become the medicine. We swapped out bright lights for soft amber glows and busy patterns for solid, calming tones.
#EnvironmentalDesign #DementiaCaregiving #SensoryFriendly #NeuroAesthetics #CaregiverTips
#EnvironmentalDesign #DementiaCaregiving #SensoryFriendly #NeuroAesthetics #CaregiverTips
When a loved one living with dementia becomes more rigid, resistant, or insistent, it can be very frustrating.
Understanding what may be underneath the behavior can help us respond with more patience and empathy.
#DementiaCaregiving #DementiaBehavior #AlzheimersCare #CaregiverTips
Understanding what may be underneath the behavior can help us respond with more patience and empathy.
#DementiaCaregiving #DementiaBehavior #AlzheimersCare #CaregiverTips
May 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM
When a loved one living with dementia becomes more rigid, resistant, or insistent, it can be very frustrating.
Understanding what may be underneath the behavior can help us respond with more patience and empathy.
#DementiaCaregiving #DementiaBehavior #AlzheimersCare #CaregiverTips
Understanding what may be underneath the behavior can help us respond with more patience and empathy.
#DementiaCaregiving #DementiaBehavior #AlzheimersCare #CaregiverTips
Silence can feel uncomfortable, especially in caregiving.
But for someone living with dementia, silence can be calming. It can give the brain a break from processing, reduce overwhelm, and create a sense of safety.
#DementiaCaregiving #DementiaCare #AlzheimersCare #CaregiverTips
But for someone living with dementia, silence can be calming. It can give the brain a break from processing, reduce overwhelm, and create a sense of safety.
#DementiaCaregiving #DementiaCare #AlzheimersCare #CaregiverTips
May 12, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Silence can feel uncomfortable, especially in caregiving.
But for someone living with dementia, silence can be calming. It can give the brain a break from processing, reduce overwhelm, and create a sense of safety.
#DementiaCaregiving #DementiaCare #AlzheimersCare #CaregiverTips
But for someone living with dementia, silence can be calming. It can give the brain a break from processing, reduce overwhelm, and create a sense of safety.
#DementiaCaregiving #DementiaCare #AlzheimersCare #CaregiverTips
In dementia care, when something isn’t going well, the natural impulse is often to try harder.
Less is usually better. Slow down, use fewer words, simplify the task, or step away and try again later.
#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #Alzheimers
Less is usually better. Slow down, use fewer words, simplify the task, or step away and try again later.
#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #Alzheimers
May 5, 2026 at 4:36 PM
In dementia care, when something isn’t going well, the natural impulse is often to try harder.
Less is usually better. Slow down, use fewer words, simplify the task, or step away and try again later.
#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #Alzheimers
Less is usually better. Slow down, use fewer words, simplify the task, or step away and try again later.
#DementiaCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #Alzheimers
What do your facial expressions communicate to someone living with dementia?
Often more than your words. As language and reasoning decline, people rely more on what they see. They’re reading your face for one thing: am I safe?
#DementiaCaregiving #AlzheimersCare
Often more than your words. As language and reasoning decline, people rely more on what they see. They’re reading your face for one thing: am I safe?
#DementiaCaregiving #AlzheimersCare
April 14, 2026 at 3:06 PM
What do your facial expressions communicate to someone living with dementia?
Often more than your words. As language and reasoning decline, people rely more on what they see. They’re reading your face for one thing: am I safe?
#DementiaCaregiving #AlzheimersCare
Often more than your words. As language and reasoning decline, people rely more on what they see. They’re reading your face for one thing: am I safe?
#DementiaCaregiving #AlzheimersCare
Patty Brennan shares a moment from caring for her mother with dementia when food began staying in her mouth, something many families later learn is called pocketing.
Full episode out Thursday. https://www.comfortingclosure.com/multimedia or on your favorite podcast platform. #DementiaCaregiving
Full episode out Thursday. https://www.comfortingclosure.com/multimedia or on your favorite podcast platform. #DementiaCaregiving
April 6, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Patty Brennan shares a moment from caring for her mother with dementia when food began staying in her mouth, something many families later learn is called pocketing.
Full episode out Thursday. https://www.comfortingclosure.com/multimedia or on your favorite podcast platform. #DementiaCaregiving
Full episode out Thursday. https://www.comfortingclosure.com/multimedia or on your favorite podcast platform. #DementiaCaregiving
How much independence should you give a loved one with dementia?
A helpful guide is to notice when frustration, embarrassment, or stress starts to show. That’s often the moment to step in with compassionate assistance.
#DementiaCaregiving #DementiaCare #AlzheimersCare #CaregiverTips
A helpful guide is to notice when frustration, embarrassment, or stress starts to show. That’s often the moment to step in with compassionate assistance.
#DementiaCaregiving #DementiaCare #AlzheimersCare #CaregiverTips
March 31, 2026 at 3:04 PM
How much independence should you give a loved one with dementia?
A helpful guide is to notice when frustration, embarrassment, or stress starts to show. That’s often the moment to step in with compassionate assistance.
#DementiaCaregiving #DementiaCare #AlzheimersCare #CaregiverTips
A helpful guide is to notice when frustration, embarrassment, or stress starts to show. That’s often the moment to step in with compassionate assistance.
#DementiaCaregiving #DementiaCare #AlzheimersCare #CaregiverTips
Think about how you feel when someone’s tone is sharp, rushed, or frustrated.
People living with dementia feel that too. Even as memory and language decline, the emotional part of the brain remains active and highly sensitive.
#DementiaCaregiving #AlzheimersCare #CaregiverTips
People living with dementia feel that too. Even as memory and language decline, the emotional part of the brain remains active and highly sensitive.
#DementiaCaregiving #AlzheimersCare #CaregiverTips
March 28, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Think about how you feel when someone’s tone is sharp, rushed, or frustrated.
People living with dementia feel that too. Even as memory and language decline, the emotional part of the brain remains active and highly sensitive.
#DementiaCaregiving #AlzheimersCare #CaregiverTips
People living with dementia feel that too. Even as memory and language decline, the emotional part of the brain remains active and highly sensitive.
#DementiaCaregiving #AlzheimersCare #CaregiverTips