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12/30/2025

As we wrap up 2025, we’re revisiting this post and all it represents about empathy, connection, and the heart of dementia care:
https://hubs.li/Q03Ws3L10

As you read, we invite you to:
🧠 Notice what you want to carry into 2026
💬 Share a takeaway, moment of gratitude, or hope in the comments
👉 Tag someone who has inspired you in the way they care

Thank you for being part of this journey with us—for learning, reflecting, and showing up for people living with dementia and their care partners. Here’s to a new year grounded in dignity, compassion, and meaningful relationships. 💜

12/29/2025

As we bid farewell to another year, hear from AGE-u-cate's founder, Pam Brandon, as she expresses heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated program partners, friends, and colleagues who are pivotal in the journey of raising awareness and education about dementia. This video reflects on a momentous year, celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Dementia Live.

Key highlights of this video include:

✨Acknowledgment of the invaluable contributions of caregivers and families touched by dementia
✨Exciting milestones achieved, including the addition of 155 new program partners and hundreds of certified coaches
✨A reflection on 2025 initiatives such as the dementia-friendly scholarship program
✨A celebration of collaborations with organizations like the Dementia-Friendly Airports Working Group and HFC to elevate dementia awareness on a national scale

12/23/2025

We’re continuing our December reflections by revisiting posts that sparked meaningful conversation in our community. 💛

This one continues to speak to the heart of dementia care and support:
https://hubs.li/Q03Ws62T0

As you read, we invite you to:
🧠 Notice what stands out to you today
💬 Share a thought, memory, or takeaway in the comments
👉 Tag someone who would be encouraged by this message

Thank you for walking alongside us in creating more understanding, empathy, and dignity for people living with dementia and their care partners. 💜

Americans aren’t just afraid of aging—they’re afraid of what aging without support looks like.

According to new national data from West Health, nearly 7 in 10 adults worry about memory loss or dementia as they grow older. And only 27% feel the U.S. is ready to support people living with dementia.

That gap isn’t just statistical—it’s personal. It shows up in every moment a caregiver feels overwhelmed, in every emergency response that misses the mark, in every workplace, home, or hospital that isn’t dementia-aware.

But it also points to opportunity.

We have the tools. We have the insight. What we need is empathy in action—experiences that not only educate, but truly shift how we respond to cognitive change.

That’s what Dementia Live® is built for. It’s why communities, health providers, and organizations across the country are using immersive simulation to prepare—not just on paper, but in real life.

▶️ Explore the national data: https://westhealthmosaic.com/data-mosaics/national-aging-readiness?tab=national
Source: United States Census Bureau, American Community Survey

12/19/2025

This holiday season, waiting until things calm down is not the plan ⛔

Join our free holiday support email series created for professionals in aging services. Each message delivers timely tips, grounded in real-life care situations, that you can apply immediately.

Why sign up?
• Get practical guidance designed for busy teams supporting older adults
• Stay one step ahead of seasonal challenges with short, focused advice
• Forward the link to your colleagues so your whole team benefits

The series has already started, but sign up now and you will still receive 2 helpful messages! Click the link to join: https://hubs.li/Q03WFZGK0

12/18/2025

Dementia Training: Essential for PACE Programs Facing 2026 Challenges

Explore why dementia training is essential for PACE by 2026, addressing rising dementia prevalence, workforce challenges, and CMS quality expectations.

12/16/2025

As we continue our December reflections, we’re revisiting some of the posts that sparked the most conversation and connection in our community. 💛

This one really resonated, and we’d love for you to take another look:
https://hubs.li/Q03WrJcl0

As you read, we invite you to:
🧠 Notice what hits you differently this time
💬 Share a thought or takeaway in the comments
👉 Tag a friend, colleague, or family member who would appreciate this message

Thank you for being part of this community and for all you do to support people living with dementia and those who care for them. 💜

12/15/2025

It's the holiday season and time seems to be a constant challenge.

If you're responsible for leading dementia education & training, AGE-u-cate has a solution for you.

Check out our new Facilitator Dementia Education Series demo to learn more!

https://hubs.li/Q03XQm4N0

Don't let time get in the way of letting your skills shine ✨

Empower caregivers with the Facilitator Dementia Education Series, featuring ready-to-use training resources and real-life insights to enhance dementia education and support compassionate care.

12/12/2025

This holiday season, waiting until things calm down is not the plan ⛔

Join our free holiday support email series created for professionals in aging services. Each message delivers timely tips, grounded in real-life care situations, that you can apply immediately.

Why sign up?
• Get practical guidance designed for busy teams supporting older adults
• Stay one step ahead of seasonal challenges with short, focused advice
• Forward the link to your colleagues so your whole team benefits

The series has already started, but sign up now and you will still receive 3 helpful messages! Click the link to join: https://hubs.li/Q03WG2pD0

12/11/2025

Compassionate Touch® and the CMS HOPE Model: A Powerful, Research-Driven Approach to Pain, Symptoms, and Psychosocial Support in Hospice Care - Explore how the CMS HOPE Model aligns with Compassionate Touch®, a research-based, non-pharmacological tool that addresses pain management, symptom regulation, and psychosocial needs in hospice care—while giving hospice providers a competitive advantage.

Explore how the CMS HOPE Model aligns with Compassionate Touch®, a research-based, non-pharmacological tool that addresses pain management, symptom regulation, and psychosocial needs in hospice care—while giving hospice providers a competitive advantage.

12/09/2025

Some messages are worth watching more than once. 💛

https://hubs.li/Q03WrSzT0

We’re revisiting this video because it captures so much of what matters most to us at AGE-u-cate—seeing the person beyond the diagnosis, honoring relationships, and supporting caregivers with both heart and practical tools.

As you watch, we invite you to reflect:
🧠 What’s one idea that shifts how you think about dementia or aging?
💬 Is there a caregiver in your life who needs to hear this today?
👉 Consider sharing this video with your community or tagging someone who walks this journey.

Thank you for continuing to learn, care, and advocate alongside us. Together, we’re creating more dementia-inclusive, compassionate communities. 💜

12/05/2025

This holiday season, waiting until things calm down is not the plan ⛔

Join our free holiday support email series created for professionals in aging services. Each message delivers timely tips, grounded in real-life care situations, that you can apply immediately.

Why sign up?
• Get practical guidance designed for busy teams supporting older adults
• Stay one step ahead of seasonal challenges with short, focused advice
• Forward the link to your colleagues so your whole team benefits

The series has already started, but sign up now and you will still receive 4 helpful messages! Click the link to join: https://hubs.li/Q03WFZFH0

12/04/2025

It’s Time to Lead: How Aging Service Providers and Health Plans Must Step Up to Support Family Caregivers

Caregivers urgently need emotional and practical training. Explore how aging service providers and health plans can create powerful community impact with caregiver education programs.