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12/10/2025

Every moment of connection counts — even the quiet ones.💙
Those gentle pauses, the hand you hold, the breath you share… they matter more than we realize. I remind myself of this every day. Save this for when you need the softer moments to feel enough.

12/09/2025

I’ve learned over and over that routines don’t restrict someone with dementia — they support them. 💙

When the day follows a gentle, predictable rhythm, everything feels a little safer. Anxiety drops, confusion softens, and the brain doesn’t have to work so hard to keep up.

It’s the small anchors that make the biggest difference: meals at the same time, familiar music, a steady morning flow.

Routines aren’t rigid — they’re calming.
And a calmer day is a kinder day for everyone involved.

Save this for later or share it with a caregiver who needs this reminder. 💙

12/08/2025

Shaving is one of those daily routines that seems simple… until dementia begins changing coordination, sequencing, and safety. What used to be automatic can suddenly feel overwhelming — not because your loved one is “being difficult,” but because the brain is asking them to do something it can no longer organize the same way.

A small switch, like moving from a manual razor to an electric one, can protect skin, reduce anxiety, and help them stay involved in a task that holds so much identity and dignity.

And when independence starts to shift? Take it step by step. Offer support in ways that still let them participate. Safety matters — but so does how seen and respected they feel.

If shaving has been getting harder at home, you’re not alone. 💙
Save this for later or share it with a caregiver who might need reassurance today.

12/07/2025

New research from Stanford Medicine suggests something surprising: the shingles vaccine may offer more than protection from shingles — it may also lower dementia risk.

A unique natural experiment in Wales allowed researchers to compare two nearly identical groups, and the results were consistent: adults who received the vaccine had a lower chance of developing dementia over the next several years. Even those already living with dementia showed signs of slower decline.

It’s not a cure, and there’s still so much we don’t know. But it’s a hopeful reminder that preventive healthcare can play a bigger role in brain health than we once imagined.

If you or someone you care for is 50+, talk to a doctor about the shingles shot. Staying informed is one of the most powerful tools we have. 💙

Share this with someone who wants to stay proactive about dementia risk

12/06/2025

Dementia may dim the mind, but it cannot dim the soul. I felt that truth every day with my dad — even when the words faded, even when recognition slipped away, something deeper always remained. His light, his tenderness, the way he reached for my hand… it was all still there.
If you’re caring for someone right now, hold on to that quiet place where connection still lives. It’s real. It’s yours. And it’s untouched by this disease. 💙

12/05/2025

The holidays carry a different weight when dementia becomes part of your family story.
What used to feel magical starts to feel tender… fragile… complicated.

I’ll never forget the Christmas when my dad suddenly panicked because he thought he’d forgotten “the kids’ presents.”
Even though he didn’t remember our names anymore, something inside him still knew he wanted to show up for us.
That moment broke me and reminded me how much the disease takes — and how much love still remains.

If this season feels heavier than joyful, please know you’re not alone.
Make the day smaller.
Do less.
Hold each other closer.
And let it be imperfect.

💙 Sending love to every caregiver navigating the holidays with a tender heart.
Save this for a hard moment, or share it with someone who needs comfort today.

12/04/2025

Some days I used to wonder if losing recognition meant losing the relationship. Living through my dad’s dementia taught me something gentler, something truer: connection doesn’t vanish — it just changes its language.

Even when he couldn’t remember my name, he still responded to tone, to touch, to presence. There was a part of him that knew me beyond memory, and that part never left.

If you’re navigating this heartbreak, I hope this reminds you that your love still lands. Your presence still reaches them. The relationship is still there — just living in a different way. 💙

Save this for a hard day, or share it with someone who needs comfort.

12/03/2025

Traveling with someone who has cognitive impairment can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. I learned so much from traveling with my dad — mostly the hard way — and I wish someone had told me these things sooner.

The Hidden Disability Sunflower Lanyard helped us more than I can explain. Dad “looked fine,” but his behaviors weren’t, and this tiny lanyard meant I didn’t have to justify or explain anything to anyone. People just understood.

A simple card that discreetly explains your loved one’s needs, choosing family bathrooms for privacy, and not being afraid to ask for help… these small things can completely shift the experience. You are not a burden. You’re a caregiver doing something incredibly brave.

If you’re traveling this season, make the day smaller, gentler, and full of grace for both of you. 💙
You’re doing more than enough.

12/02/2025

Caregiving had storms — so many of them. The kind that shake your confidence and stretch your heart in ways you never expect. But it also gave me rainbows… tiny, unexpected moments that made all the heaviness feel worth it.

Even though I’m not in the day-to-day anymore, I still carry those rainbows with me. They’re the reminders of love, resilience, and the kind of strength you don’t discover until you’re deep in it.

If you’re in the middle of the storm right now, I hope you catch a rainbow today. Even a small one. 💙

12/01/2025

🧠 Frequent nightmares in midlife may predict dementia risk — especially in men, according to a study published in The Lancet eClinicalMedicine.
The positive: sleep and dream health can be improved — and early care matters. 💙

11/30/2025

Traveling with my dad taught me something I didn’t understand in the beginning: it’s never really about the destination — it’s about how softly you help them move through the world. 💙✈️

So no… travel isn’t automatically “too risky.” With planning, calm routines, familiar music, and the little comfort items that helped my dad feel safe, those trips actually became moments of connection I still hold onto.

Change can be hard for the brain, but it can also light up emotional pathways that stay preserved even as memory fades. And sometimes, those small sparks matter more than anything.

If you’re preparing for a trip with someone you love, take it slow, keep things predictable, and give yourself permission to make the day smaller when you need to. Connection doesn’t stop at the front door — I learned that firsthand. 💙

✨ Save this for later or pass it along to a caregiver who’s traveling soon.

11/29/2025

❤️🫶❤️ Pausing for a second to say thank you to you guys who have been walking this caregiving and grieving journey with me for years.

Every follow, like, share, comment - I see it all and you guys are my village.

You make it easier and you’re the reason I feel inspired.

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