Dementia Aide

Dementia Aide We are a resource to those living with dementia and their caregivers. A resource to those living with dementia and their caregivers.

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11/13/2025

A new Mayo Clinic study offers hope in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers have developed a tool that estimates a person's risk of developing memory and thinking problems years before symptoms appear.

Using age, s*x, genetics and brain imaging, the model can forecast the likelihood of developing mild cognitive impairment or dementia — offering new possibilities for earlier intervention and prevention.

Learn how Mayo Clinic scientists are helping people prepare for the future of brain health: https://mayocl.in/4nYAadL

11/12/2025

💙 Holidays with family can be beautiful… and overwhelming.
Here are three things that helped me make gatherings easier when my dad was living with dementia:

1️⃣ Be flexible. If things go sideways, you don’t have to stay — and you shouldn’t feel guilty for leaving early.
2️⃣ Time it right. Plan around your loved one’s best hours, not the clock. Morning or midday often works best.
3️⃣ Keep it simple. Skip the all-day marathon. A short visit, a coffee, or a smaller group can mean more joy and less stress for everyone.

Sometimes the best memories come from quieter moments. 💙

11/11/2025

If things feel “off” this week, you’re not imagining it. ⏰💙

Even though it’s been a couple of days since the time change, people living with dementia can still feel the ripple effects — especially in the evenings.

Their internal clock relies on consistency, so even a one-hour shift can disrupt sleep, mood, and sense of safety.

Here are a few ways to help:
✅ Keep routines steady
✅ Dim lights + wind down early
✅ Add calming activities in the evening
✅ Offer reassurance + patience

A small change for us can feel big for them — and you’re doing your best. 💙

11/10/2025

💙 It’s okay to pause.
Rest isn’t stepping away from care — it is care.
Every moment you give yourself helps you show up with a softer heart and a steadier mind.

If today feels heavy, take a breath. Slow down.

11/09/2025

💬 Myth or Fact?
“People living with dementia may become more confused or agitated during the holidays.”

✅ Fact.
The season can be beautiful… but it can also be overwhelming. Extra noise, new faces, rushed plans — it’s a lot for a brain working hard to make sense of the world.

A softer schedule, familiar spaces, and little pockets of calm can make all the difference. 💙
Because peace isn’t accidental — we create it together, moment by moment.

💙 The holidays sometimes suck — let’s be honest.They’re loud, rushed, and full of change. For someone living with dement...
11/08/2025

💙 The holidays sometimes suck — let’s be honest.
They’re loud, rushed, and full of change. For someone living with dementia, that feeling multiplies. But calm isn’t lost — you can rebuild it, piece by piece.

That’s where the idea of a Calm Kit comes in. 🎁
Not something to buy — something to make. A few thoughtful items that bring comfort when the world feels too loud.

Here’s a little cheat sheet to get you started:
🩵 Soft blanket or weighted lap pad — grounding and familiar.
🌿 Lavender or vanilla scent — soothing and warm.
🎶 Simple music player — familiar songs work best.
🐻 Stuffed animal or textured pillow — comfort through touch.
🎨 Tactile activities — soft clay, fabric swatches, or fidget beads.
☕ Warm tea or cocoa — something cozy and predictable.

You don’t have to fix the day or make it perfect. Just make it gentle. That’s enough. 🌿

✨ Save this post to build your own Calm Kit this holiday season — comfort is the best gift you can bring.

11/07/2025

Holidays can be beautiful… and overwhelming.
If your loved one is living with dementia, remember: you don’t have to do it all. 💙

✨ Give yourself grace — it’s okay to say no
✨ Plan events around their best time of day
✨ Keep gatherings short + simple

A 30-minute joyful moment beats a 3-hour meltdown — besides, who really needs to spend 8 hours arguing about politics? 🦃😅

Make space for connection, not pressure.

💙 Follow for more caregiver support.

✨ These caps and buckets are a small, wearable way to say what so many of us feel every day — hope. 💜Each one’s made jus...
11/06/2025

✨ These caps and buckets are a small, wearable way to say what so many of us feel every day — hope. 💜

Each one’s made just in time — no mass production, no waste — so everyone gets their own special cap or bucket for walks, events, or just daily wear.

It’s more than a hat — it’s a conversation starter, a tribute, a quiet promise: we won’t stop until we find a cure.

🧢 Available in cap & bucket styles — white or black.
💜 10% of proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association.

11/05/2025

Assisted Living Conference, November 13-15 in Glendale, Arizona

11/05/2025

This year, I’m letting go of the pressure to make everything flawless — the perfect meal, the perfect family moment, the perfect anything.
What matters most is being there — fully, softly, with presence.

Here’s to slower days, warm hands, and messy, beautiful togetherness. 💛

11/04/2025

Guys, I'm so exited that I'll be at the 2025 Assisted Living Conference next week from Nov 13th-Nov 15th — and I can’t wait to meet some of you in person! 🙌

I’ll have a Dementia Aide booth and I’m doing a little raffle giveaway, so be sure to stop by and enter! 🎁

This conference is for anyone passionate about senior care — whether you already run an assisted living home and want to learn how to operate more effectively, or you’ve been thinking about starting one and want to understand how to make it both impactful and profitable. 🏡

At the conference, you’ll get hands-on strategies from leading experts and operators — people who’ve built successful assisted living businesses and are ready to share exactly how they did it.

🎤 Featured Speakers include:

Teepa Snow – Alzheimer’s & Dementia Expert, Founder of Positive Approach® to Care
Eddie Speed – Founder of NoteSchool
Patrick James – Protect Wealth Academy
Brent Kesler – Money Coach & CEO of The Money Multiplier

It’s an incredible opportunity to learn, network, and grow — whether you’re a caregiver, entrepreneur, or investor passionate about making a difference in senior living.

🎟️ Get your tickets at assistedlivingconference.com and come say hi at the Dementia Aide booth! 💙

Residential Assisted Living Academy

11/03/2025

Jiore and I met in college and became best of friends. 👯

Two years prior, my dad had been diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).
A years later, her dad would receive the same diagnosis.

Both of our dads started showing symptoms in their late 40's, early 50s.
But their paths were nothing alike — different symptoms, different timelines, different worlds.
My dad lived with FTD for more than ten years after his diagnosis.
Her dad passed within two.

Even with the same disease, FTD affects every person differently — the symptoms, the speed, the changes, and the toll it takes on families. There’s no single roadmap, and no “typical” version of this disease.

What made the difference was having someone who understood — a friend who could listen, relate, and walk alongside through the uncertainty. Still today, we lean on each other to process, to grieve, and to advocate for more awareness, compassion, and hope.

Grateful for you 🫶

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