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Caregiving stretches you in ways nothing else can.If today feels heavy, remember how strong you’ve already become.Save 📌...
02/03/2026

Caregiving stretches you in ways nothing else can.
If today feels heavy, remember how strong you’ve already become.

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❌ Myth. Repetition isn’t intentional—and it isn’t something they can control 🧠They’re not trying to frustrate you 😔Their...
01/29/2026

❌ Myth.
Repetition isn’t intentional—and it isn’t something they can control 🧠
They’re not trying to frustrate you 😔
Their brain just isn’t holding onto the moment.

Repetition is exhausting 😮💨
Feeling annoyed that this is happening doesn’t make you a bad caregiver!!

Here are real, practical things that actually help when the same question or story keeps coming up:

1. Answer calmly… then redirect 🔄
2. Use visual reminders 📝
3. Don’t correct—reassure instead 🫶
4. Give yourself permission to pause or step away. ⏸️

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Caregiving isn’t one big moment—it’s the small, quiet things done with patience, compassion, and love.Every day you show...
01/27/2026

Caregiving isn’t one big moment—it’s the small, quiet things done with patience, compassion, and love.

Every day you show up matters more than you realize.

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🧠 Myth or Fact?“People with dementia can’t enjoy life.”Myth.A dementia diagnosis doesn’t erase the ability to feel joy, ...
01/22/2026

🧠 Myth or Fact?
“People with dementia can’t enjoy life.”

Myth.

A dementia diagnosis doesn’t erase the ability to feel joy, connection, or love. With the right support, familiar routines, meaningful activities, and companionship, many people with dementia continue to experience deeply fulfilling moments.

Often, it’s the simple things—a shared laugh, music, time together—that matter most.

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01/21/2026

'When is dad coming to visit?'
'Will I be going home soon?'
'Who are you?'

For those close to people with dementia, how to respond to difficult questions can be a daily challenge. Is it acceptable to lie - ever? Or should we just tell the brutal truth - always?

Read our advice to understand more about this behaviour and decide when it might be better to lie or not tell the whole truth: http://spkl.io/6180AWvUQ

It requires empathy—understanding that people with dementia are having difficulties, not creating them. 🤍Behavior is com...
01/20/2026

It requires empathy—understanding that people with dementia are having difficulties, not creating them. 🤍

Behavior is communication.
Confusion isn’t intentional.

And patience changes EVERYTHING.

If this reframes a hard moment today, you’re not alone.

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01/18/2026

One of the hardest parts of dementia is seeing behavior change and not knowing why.

Things that used to be easy...like getting dressed, or stepping into the shower can all of the sudden feel scary or overwhelming.

You might see responses like resistance, agitation, or pulling away. And when you don’t know what’s behind it, it can feel confusing… even personal.

Most of the time, it isn’t personal.

These moments usually come from fear, sensory overload, or not fully understanding what’s happening.

In that moment, it’s not that they won’t.
It’s that they truly can’t.

What can help:
slowing things down, keeping your voice calm, reducing noise, offering simple choices, and validating how they feel before trying to fix anything.

If behavior changes are showing up in your home, know that this is OK & normal.

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Small business supporting other small businesses!! Thanks for putting this awesome video together Anthera Living
01/18/2026

Small business supporting other small businesses!! Thanks for putting this awesome video together Anthera Living

🧠 Myth or Fact?“Alzheimer’s is always passed down from parents.”❌ Myth.This is a really common fear—but most Alzheimer’s...
01/15/2026

🧠 Myth or Fact?
“Alzheimer’s is always passed down from parents.”

❌ Myth.
This is a really common fear—but most Alzheimer’s cases aren’t inherited.
There are rare genetic forms (usually early-onset), but they make up less than 1% of cases.

For most people, risk is shaped by age, health, and life factors—not just family history

There will be messy moments 🌀, changed plans 🔄, and repeated questions 🔁.That doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong.Calm, s...
01/13/2026

There will be messy moments 🌀, changed plans 🔄, and repeated questions 🔁.

That doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong.
Calm, safety, and compassion matter more than things being “just right.”

If you needed this reminder today ✨, you’re not alone.
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01/10/2026

Dementia isn’t just about memory loss 🧠. It affects language too.🗣️

Many caregivers notice it early: Words are harder to find, sentences trail off, thoughts get lost halfway through. 🤷

When this happens, it’s not stubbornness or that they're not wanting to do something.

It’s 🛑 NOT confusion with you.

It’s cognitive overload — and it’s exhausting for them. 😥

What helps in those moments:
• Give extra time ⏱️
• Don’t correct or finish sentences
• Offer gentle cues
• Keep your tone calm and reassuring ☺️

If you’re navigating these language changes, you’re not alone.

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01/09/2026

I know there are so many dementia-related events out there, and honestly… it’s hard enough just finding them, let alone making the time to go.

So I wanted to do a quick recap of one I went to back in November — annual Brain Fest in LA since I know many of you would’ve have loved to be able to go.

I’ve gotta be honest, I was blown away. The generosity alone was wild — books, Mosh bars, coffee, hats (thank ), tote bags, gift cards — I’m still using half of it today.

This tote is officially my gym bag now, and Sam and I even took a cute pic at the photo booth.

But the real value was the people.

One big takeaway was learning more about the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement — they fund research focused specifically on women, who make up nearly two-thirds of Alzheimer’s cases. That gap matters.

I also connected with the Alzheimer’s Association LA Chapter — such an incredible resource for caregivers, education, support groups, and research. I’d even attended a conference they hosted earlier, and it was so informative.

And honestly, my favorite part? They had tables where you could literally ‘Ask an Expert’ anything.

Neurologists, researchers, lifestyle medicine doctors — all just there, sharing their time.

I spoke with Dr. Ayesha Sherzai from The Brain Docs briefly about generational Alzheimer’s, and she was so kind and inspiring.

And while I was standing there, I actually made a new friend name Catalina — we exchanged info and now we’re connected, and hopefully we’ll meet up next time I’m in LA.

That’s what these events are really about — community.

So if you ever see something like this and you’re on the fence… this is your sign to go.

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