Dementia Darling

11/14/2025

Yesterday, was our last in-person Dining with Dementia workshop of 2025! We were hosted by the amazing Friendship Village Tempe! (Their village feel is reminiscent of Hogewyk)

I am truly enjoying sharing our course and learning more from each attendee we meet! Don’t miss the last opportunity to take our workshop this year 🤗📢

Join us for a 2 day VIRTUAL workshop on December 3-4 ➡️ http://dining-with-dementia.org

11/14/2025

It’s time for another caregiver tip of the week! 🤗💖

Thank you to for partnering with me all month long to share tips, resources, and giveaways! 👏

11/13/2025

Family caregivers work hard day in and day out to support their loved ones.

This join my friends at Caregiver Action Network to make sure they’re supported too.

at NFCmonth.org!

11/12/2025

Have you heard of the new program from for ? 🤩

Thank you to for partnering with me to share this vital resource! 👏🫶🏻 ianacare makes this process as simple as possible and provides above and beyond supports for their caregivers. 🩷

Check your eligibility now with here: https://hubs.li/Q03Q-7MG0

11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, we honor the heroes who served for our country—and the heroes who serve at home. 💙❤️

To the spouses, children, and loved ones caring for a veteran living with dementia: your mission is one of the most profound and challenging. The long days, the complex grief, the mental load... it can be extremely isolating. But you do not have to carry this weight alone.

There are specific, powerful resources designed to support YOU. 🫶🏻

Here’s a breakdown:

➡️ VA Caregiver Support Programs

PCAFC: For caregivers of post-9/11 veterans. Provides a monthly stipend, health insurance, mental health care, and more.
· PGCSS: For caregivers of veterans from any era. Offers training, counseling, support groups, and respite care (a vital break for you!).

Your First Step: Call the VA Caregiver Support Line at 1-855-260-3274.

➡️ Financial Aid & Help at Home

· Aid & Attendance (A&A) Pension: A critical monthly financial benefit for veterans who need help with daily living activities (like bathing, eating, dressing). This can help pay for in-home care, assisted living, or a nursing home.
· Respite Care: Temporary care for your veteran, giving you time to rest and recharge. This is not a luxury—it’s essential for your well-being.

Learn more and apply: www.va.gov/geriatrics

➡️ Dementia-Specific & Mental Health Support

· The VA’s Geriatrics and Extended Care team specializes in aging veterans.
· The Alzheimer’s Association & VA Partnership offers a 24/7 helpline with experts who understand your unique journey.
· Counseling for Caregivers is available through the VA. Your mental health is non-negotiable.

Call these lifelines today:
Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-272-3900
VA Caregiver Support Line (again!): 1-855-260-3274

Your love and dedication are a different kind of service. This Veterans Day and always, I see you, and thank you.

11/10/2025

Have you felt this ambiguous grief or loss before? 💔🫂🫶🏻

11/08/2025

has partnered with me for National Family Caregivers Month to bring you a caregiver tip every week this month! 🤗🤩

Let’s start off with our first tip about .
I know this is a stressful subject for most caregivers because it doesn’t feel possible-in certain seasons of life it’s not always an option.

How do you fit self-care and time for yourself in the midst of caregiving? Share your tips, suggestions, and wisdom in the comments. 🩷

Thank you for ALL that you do. I’m sorry this is another such major challenge of caregiving. 💔

11/08/2025

Happy November aka the month dedicated to family caregivers!!!! As we slide into National Family Care Month, I want to take a moment to celebrate YOU. Your dedication and hard work in caring for your loved ones and those in your lives deserve recognition every single day.

This month, let’s lift each other up and shine a light on the incredible sacrifices and love you give so selflessly. You are not alone in this journey; I’m here to support you, not just this month, but all year long. Together, we can create a community of strength and compassion. 💖

11/08/2025

I have always attributed my outgoing personality to the people I’ve cared for that are living with dementia! I used to be the most shy child, I wouldn’t let anyone even sing happy birthday to me without getting upset! I never liked attention and fast forward to now, I speak in front of hundreds of people, I was on a TV show, and I share my life on social media! I am outgoing, because for the first time in my life, when I was caring for people living with dementia in college, that I felt truly safe when I was with them. There was no judgment, there was just love and support💕 They were just happy I was there spending time with them. They didn’t care how silly I was, how badly I sang, or how ridiculously I danced. I’m so honored to have had all of the experiences I have while caring for people living with dementia, and for the connections, I made all those years working closely with people every single day. Those memories make me incredibly proud and happy! They fuel my passion to create better quality of life, for everyone living with dementia, and their loved ones.💜💜💜

11/08/2025

Imagine waiting over an hour for emergency help because the nearest air ambulance
base was shut down. That’s the reality for too many rural families!💔

That’s not just a policy failure.
It’s a healthcare crisis! 📢📢📢

It’s time for Congress
to fix this — and they can, with the bipartisan Protecting Air Ambulance Services for
Americans Act.
Learn more below and tell Congress!

https://www.soarcampaign.com/take-action

11/07/2025

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Check out my Amazon storefront for my favs!

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11/07/2025

A statistic I read today on caregiver.org by .

Can you relate to these stats? 🩺