Karen's Heart Caregiving

12/05/2025

Holiday moments can shine a light on things we’ve brushed aside. If you noticed shifts in memory, mood, or behavior in an aging loved one, you’re not alone. Many families see early signs of dementia or decline during this time of year.

12/05/2025

Check out our latest podcast featuring CJ Polkinghorne and Nikki Logan, care partners for their spouses living with young-onset Parkinson’s disease. In this episode, they share their stories of navigating the day-to-day challenges of caregiving, while remembering to celebrate the victories along the way.

🎧 Our podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Google Play & TuneIn. You can also listen at: Parkinson.org/Podcast

*We want to thank this episode’s podcast sponsor, Amneal, for supporting our mission.*

12/05/2025

Earn your Dementia Capable Care Specialist Credential

With this credential, you’ll learn how to:

🔹 Improve quality of life using person-centered methods that boost safety, function, and well-being
🔹 Identify Abilities that remain using the Allen Cognitive Levels
🔹 Reduce distress behaviors using CPI’s Crisis Development Model℠ for safer, calmer interactions
🔹 Support families with empathy and practical insight as care needs evolve

This training empowers care providers with the knowledge and confidence to make a meaningful impact—every day.

🎓 Earn your Dementia Capable Care Specialist Credential and start making a difference.

👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/42ojcOe

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from us here a Muleshoe Fire to y’all’s families. We hope yall have a safe a fun Christmas.

10/04/2024

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09/13/2024

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06/05/2024

06/05/2024

During the long Memorial Day weekend, and always, know we’re here for you if you need us. Call our free 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.

03/08/2024

03/08/2024

03/08/2024

Vascular dementia impacts memory, thinking, and behavior due to changes in the brain’s blood vessels. It can start suddenly or gradually, sometimes with brief periods of improvement.

Check out this article that discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatments for vascular dementia: https://go.nia.nih.gov/48vaWvX