The Caregiver's Journey

In this week's podcast episode we discuss one of the biggest challenges caregivers can face - medication management. From tracking side effects to knowing when to speak up to healthcare providers, it’s a lot to navigate. We share 4 practical tips to help you feel confident managing medications and advocating for your loved one’s health. You got this and we’re here to help! We’re all on this journey together! Listen Now >> https://lnkd.in/d98G9n2A #dementia #caregivers #caregiving #alzheimers

I am so grateful to be able to share my story and help spread awareness about?Primary Progressive Aphasia. Many thanks and appreciation to Adam England! He did such a great job with a complicated subject. https://lnkd.in/dPR27G_W ~ Nancy

I’m thrilled to be featured in this article on being a family caregiver—a role that’s touched so many aspects of my life. As a caregiver for my husband with frontotemporal dementia, I quickly realized the value of a supportive network and practical resources. That’s why I started The Caregiver's Journey podcast with my friend and fellow caregiver, Sue Ryan, to share real, actionable tips for those on a similar path. Every 30 min episode is packed with strategies for managing the unique challenges of dementia caregiving. Read more about my story and how you can help out the caregivers in your family. ?? #familycaregiver #nationalfamilycaregivermonth #frontotemporaldementia #dementia #caregiver #alzheimers #caregivers

If you’ve traveled with a loved one living with dementia you may have already had 'that' trip. It’s the one where - too late - you realize it might be too much for your loved one now, or, as we say, it’s the trip after the last trip you should have taken! As caregivers who’ve been there, we’re here to help you feel prepared and ready for the journey - or to decide not to take it. We’re sharing 4 tips to help prepare you, your loved one, and any others who will be part of the travel experience. Listen to our full episode for practical tips to prepare you and your loved one. Listen to our real life experiences so you can decide - should we stay or should we go? What are your best travel tips you’ve discovered when traveling with your loved one with dementia? Share below! https://lnkd.in/eHgFiFyV #travel #traveltips #dementia #alzheimers #familycaregiver

Did you know that not all emergency services teams are trained in dementia-specific search techniques? This means they might not know the right questions to ask when searching for someone with dementia. With the help of John Clark, a specialized dementia search & rescue expert, we’ve compiled 6 essential details you will want to share with emergency services, if someone you know with dementia goes missing. Want to learn more? Watch or listen to our new podcast out this week (link is below), where we share this plus two other critical tips for what you should do if your loved one with dementia goes missing. https://lnkd.in/eMPz2P7v #caregiving #dementia #alzheimers #familycaregiver

Did you know November is National Family Caregivers Month? It’s a month dedicated to recognizing the love, dedication, and strength of those who care for family members, friends or neighbors. And it's more than just a ‘thank you’—it's also a time to raise awareness and advocate for the resources, respite, and support caregivers deserve. ?? This year’s theme, “I Care,” is an invitation to self-identify as a caregiver. By embracing this role, caregivers can access the resources, support, and decision-making tools to help you on your caregiving journey. ? Let’s start now! Are you a caregiver? Comment ‘I care’, or tell us about your journey. Let’s make it known: caregivers deserve to be seen, valued, and appreciated! #caregiver #caregivers #NationalFamilyCaregiverMonth #familycaregiver

The secret to successful holiday celebrations with our dementia care receivers isn’t perfect decorations or parties — it’s having a peaceful retreat space ready for them when needed. As caregivers navigating the holiday season with loved ones who have Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned intentional planning makes all the difference. The holiday season brings additional activities, decorations, and visitors that can disrupt the routines so vital to our care receivers’ well-being. Success requires careful observation, thoughtful preparation, and gradual adaptation of celebrations. Through our experiences, what we’ve learned from support groups, and from others on their journeys, we’ve developed five essential tips to help create positive holiday experiences while maintaining the calm and familiar environment your care receiver needs. You can check them out here >> https://lnkd.in/eE33Kk9y

We wish we’d known we could let the shower go away much earlier in our caregiving journeys. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned bathing and dressing can become significant challenges. These activities are often early signs of transitioning from the initial phase of the caregiving journey where we’re simply prompting and helping them, to what we call the “messy middle”, when we begin asserting more control. Through our experiences, what we’ve learned from support groups, and others on their journeys, we’ve developed four important tips to help you navigate bathing and dressing for your care receiver. #caregiving #dementia #alzheimers

Wisdom we wish we had about all phases of incontinence before it began. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned overnight incontinence is one of the most challenging aspects of the journey. It’s not a topic often discussed, yet it’s a reality for us to face with compassion, dignity, and preparation. Through our experiences, and what we’ve learned from support groups and others on their journeys, we’ve sharing four important tips to help you navigate overnight incontinence on your caregiving journey. #incontinence #dementia #alzheimers #caregivers

Ready to learn the steps for caring for your loved one with dignity and care? Episode 4 of our 5-part incontinence series is out now! Incontinence. It’s uncomfortable, and yet it is a reality we’ll face as caregivers for loved ones with dementia. Whether you're caring for someone mobile or bed-bound, or even if you haven’t reached this part of your journey yet, this episode is packed with practical advice and insights on what to expect and how to handle it when the time comes. Watch the full episode to learn our tips to make this unspoken part of caregiving less intimidating and easier to manage for you and your loved one. We’re all on this journey together! #incontinence #caregiver #dementia #alzheimers