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Some Days Feel Heavy
Some days in dementia care feel heavy. Here's what I've learned about reassurance, redirection, sundowning, and finding little wins—plus why connection matters more than correction.
Read the storyUnderstanding Sundowning: You're Not Alone
If your loved one grows more confused, restless, or anxious in the evening, you may be seeing sundowning. Here's what I've learned about routines, comfort, and asking for help.
Read the storyCaregivers Need Care Too
A reflection on caregiver burnout, the quiet exhaustion of putting everyone else first, and why caring for yourself is part of caring for someone with dementia.
Read the storyThe Lady in Room Nine
In a small memory care unit in Idaho, I met a woman who taught me that knowing someone — really knowing them — is the most powerful care tool we have.
Read the storyYou Are Not Alone on This Road
Sixteen years inside memory care units has taught me that every family arrives a little lost. If that is you today, I want you to know: you are in good company, and you are doing better than you think.
Read the storySixteen Years of Doorways
Every memory care unit has a doorway families walk through for the first time. After sixteen years, I have watched hundreds of them cross it. Here is what I want them all to know.
Read the storyMy Husband Forgot Our Song — Reader Story
A story from Elaine, married 52 years, about the day her husband didn't recognize their wedding song — and the small miracle that came three weeks later.
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