Heather Janes Dementia and Aging Expert

03/02/2026

Are you a rural caregiver (caring for someone with dementia)? Message me! I've got an awesome opportunity for you that doesn't require too much of your time (15mins and get $$ if you qualify)!

02/24/2026

Spark! FREE LINK BELOW!
Robin Williams' story with Lewy Body (without a diagnosis)- a widow's advocacy journey.

https://www.mediflix.com/channels/lewy-body-dementia-association/video/parkinsons-lbda-spark?collection=228&fbclid=IwVERTSAQJ6K9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR5kdKyk9nvR50z9DpDminMlUW8MMqcn7owzY27X1MSDuNMAs3Is75nW-Gf22Q_aem_7XamfORxtS0qO7yW9yoA_w

02/20/2026

It's National Caregiver Day!

Today is . But for 63 million family caregivers, caregiving isn't a one-day acknowledgment. It's a round-the-clock reality that reshapes everything. Finances. Health. Careers. Sense of self.

The latest Caregiving in the US 2025 report from the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP pulls back the curtain on what family caregivers face every day:

➡️ Nearly 1 in 3 are sandwich generation caregivers, raising kids while caring for an aging or disabled adult.
➡️ Nearly half face financial strain.
➡️ 1 in 5 report their own health as fair or poor.

Meet Whitney. She cared for her husband with brain cancer while raising a toddler and working as an attorney. She battled guilt over whether she was giving enough to either of them. When she needed help with medical tasks, she didn't qualify for assistance and couldn't afford it. When benefits didn't arrive, she had to call her Congresswoman. She describes caregiving as living in a bubble of high emotion and worry, where thinking straight felt impossible.

Meet Sarah. She cared for her brother through cognitive decline. After he passed, she realized his needs had hidden early signs of her mother's dementia. Then her husband was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's at 55. Now Sarah provides over 40 hours of care weekly—bathing, injections, finances—while her rural community offers no specialists. She was forced to retire early from her career. Her mother's assets are tied up in family land, a heritage they refuse to lose. If nursing home care becomes necessary, they could lose everything.

These are not isolated stories. They represent a national reality.

On , we celebrate caregivers. But celebration alone is not enough. Caregivers deserve systems that sustain them — not systems that rely on their sacrifice.

Explore the full Caregiving in the US 2025 report to better understand the experiences shaping families in your state and across the country: 🔗 caregivingintheus.org

Read Whitney’s care experience: 🔗 https://www.caregiving.org/care_stories/whitney/

Read Sarah’s care experience: 🔗 https://www.caregiving.org/care_stories/sarah/

02/18/2026

Monarch Dementia Caregiver Services, LLC.
Heather Janes
Monarchdementiacare@yahoo.com
2six2-358-3950

02/18/2026

Caregivers are the unsung heroes!

Need support? Reach out!

Monarchdementiacare@yahoo.com
262-358-3950

Heather 💕

02/11/2026

***Aging Well 2026: Join Us for a Free 3‑Part Webinar Series!***

You’re invited to this year’s Aging Well virtual workshop series, offering three sessions designed to support healthy, confident aging. All webinars are FREE and will be recorded for viewing later, so you can participate live or watch whenever it works for you!

*February 18 – Navigating Family Estrangement in Older Adulthood
Learn why estrangement happens, its impact on aging, and ways to support those affected.
*March 18 – Polypharmacy & Deprescribing
Understand medication risks and how deprescribing can enhance safety and quality of life.
*April 15 – Beyond the Will: The Decisions, Documents & People of Estate Planning
A 90‑minute deep dive into key estate planning documents, decision‑makers, and strategies to avoid common mistakes.

All workshops begin at 10:00 a.m. CT/9:00 a.m. MT, and you can register by searching “aging well” on the SDSU Extension Events Page: https://extension.sdstate.edu/events

Please share to help others discover these valuable, accessible learning opportunities!

SDSU Extension partners with DANR to offer pesticide certification program required for commercial applicators. The 2026 online course will be offered through Traininghouse and will be open from December 3, 2025, through February 28, 2026.

02/09/2026

I work with a lot of individuals who are grieving a loss- sometimes this is a loss of the living- skills and abilities lost (called ambiguous loss) for example in dementia or a chronic condition. There is no timeline for grieving. We all grieve and cope in our own unique ways. We all need love and support during these times. If you need to get connected with support- please reach out! I'd love to support you and get you connected with additional resources!

Heather 💕

02/06/2026

Alzheimer's Advocacy Day 2026
HB1138 🤞
Recognition by the House & Senate! 💜🧠

02/02/2026

Good morning!

01/28/2026

Monarchdementiacare@yahoo.com

Monarch Dementia Caregiver Services welcomes you to the page! Thanks for following, share with others who may benefit!
Have a great day! 🩷
Heather

01/22/2026

Looking for grief support?
Pierre has Grief Share. Don't want to go alone? Let me know and I'll join you!

01/19/2026

Preparing for end of life can be a lot of work, but when you've planned- it can lighten the load. Let Heather help you prepare! Contact Heather at Heather@indigocaremanagement.com or visit www.indigocaremanagement.com to learn more!