Behavior is communication

🧠 B.E.H.A.V.I.O.R. One of the most common questions families ask is: “How do I stop this behavior?” But dementia teaches us to ask a different question: “What is the brain trying to communicate?” What we often call a “behavior” is actually a message. The challenge is that dementia gr

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Compassion in dementia

💙 Before There Was Dementia, There Was a Life 💙 Before there was a diagnosis, there were first steps. There were bicycles, scraped knees, graduations, wedding days, family vacations, careers built, meals shared, tears shed, and dreams pursued. There was a lifetime. Dementia may change m

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Support a person with dementia today 🫶

💙 Let’s Speak for Those Who Can No Longer Speak 💙 There may come a day when the person living with dementia can no longer clearly express their wishes, explain their fears, tell us they are in pain, or advocate for themselves. That is when our role becomes even more important. Let us prote

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Late-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease

🧠 Late-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease When most people hear the word Alzheimer’s, they think of memory loss. But Alzheimer’s disease is much more than forgetting names or misplacing keys. Late-onset Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of Alzheimer’s and typically develops after age 65. It

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Eat the rainbow

🍓🍉🥒 Eat the Rainbow, Nourish the Brain 🌽🍑🍒 Did you know that many summer fruits and vegetables are naturally packed with water? For people living with dementia, staying hydrated is especially important. Dehydration can contribute to increased confusion, fatigue, dizziness, constipation, heada

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Early onset dementia

🧠 Early-Onset Dementia: It Can Happen Sooner Than You Think When most people think about dementia, they picture someone in their later years. What many do not realize is that dementia can develop before the age of 65, sometimes affecting individuals in their 40s and 50s who are still working, ra

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Dementia is not the end of the story

🧠💜 Dementia Is Not the End of a Person’s Story When someone receives a dementia diagnosis, it can feel as though a chapter of life is closing. Families often grieve the losses they see and fear what lies ahead. But dementia is not the end of a person’s story. The person you love is still t

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Length of dementia

🧠 How long does dementia last? It is one of the first questions families ask after a diagnosis. The truth is that dementia is not a stopwatch. Some people live with dementia for months, while others live 10, 15, 20, or even 25+ years. The type of dementia, age at diagnosis, overall health, me

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Fathers with dementia

To My Father When I was young, I believed my father was a mountain, steady beneath every season, unmoved by every storm. I thought strength was certainty, and wisdom was never losing one’s way. But time has taught me gentler truths. Memory is not the measure of a life. It is only a guest

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Happy Father’s Day

💙 Dear Dad, I miss the man you were. I cherish the man you are. And I will love you through every version in between. Father’s Day can be bittersweet when dementia is part of the story. We remember the dad who taught us to ride a bike, drive a car, face our fears, and believe in ours

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Hydration

🥂 Every Drink Can Be a Celebration Summer brings sunshine, vacations, family gatherings, and warmer temperatures. It also brings one of the most common challenges for older adults and people living with dementia: 💧 Dehydration. Many people living with dementia may not recognize thirst,

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Meri’s brain cookies

🍪 Meri’s Brain Cookies 🍪 Who says a cookie can’t support brain health? These simple cookies are made with wholesome ingredients that provide healthy fats, fiber, plant protein, and nutrients that support overall wellness. ✨ Meri’s Brain Cookie Version ✨ • 2 cups almond flour • ½ cup Nu

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Sleep and dementia

🧠 Your Brain Cleans Itself While You Sleep Sleep is not simply rest. It is one of the most important maintenance activities your brain performs. During deep sleep, the brain activates a specialized waste removal network called the glymphatic system. Think of it as the brain’s overnight hou

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Find your happy place in nature 🍋🥰🌸

✨ This Is the Glitter I Long For ✨ As a child, glitter felt magical. Tiny flecks of light scattered across paper, cards, and celebrations. We were drawn to its sparkle, believing it made things more beautiful. But with time comes perspective. Today, the glitter I long for is different.

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Dementia brain

🧠 What Dementia Sees One of the most difficult parts of dementia is that we often assume our loved one is experiencing the world the same way we are. But what if they are not? A dark rug may look like a hole in the floor. A mirror may reflect what appears to be a stranger standing in th

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UTI prevention

🍒💧 UTI Prevention Made Easier Did you know a UTI can sometimes look like dementia progression? A person living with dementia may suddenly seem more confused, tired, withdrawn, or simply “not themselves.” This is why prevention matters. Many families use: 🍒 Cranberry gummies or liquid

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UTI

🍒💧 Could Preventing UTIs Help Protect Brain Health? When a person living with dementia suddenly becomes more confused, sleepy, withdrawn, or “not themselves,” families often fear the disease is progressing. Sometimes it is. But sometimes the cause may be something as common as a urinary tr

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Dementia vs Delirium

🧠 Dementia or Delirium? Knowing the Difference Could Change Everything. One of the most dangerous assumptions in dementia care is believing that every increase in confusion is simply part of the disease. It is not. Dementia is typically a gradual, progressive condition that develops over m

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Dementia progression

🧠 Is It Dementia Progression… or Something Treatable? A sudden increase in confusion does not always mean dementia is getting worse. Sometimes the cause may be a urinary tract infection (UTI), dehydration, pain, medication changes, oral thrush (Candida), poor sleep, or another medical issue t

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Every dementia is different 🌸

💜 Every Dementia Is Different 💜 If you walk into a room filled with people living with Alzheimer’s disease, you may see a shared diagnosis. What you will not see is the same person. One may have been a teacher. Another a farmer. Another a mother of six. Another a veteran. Anoth

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