Care Matters Always

01/29/2026

Nobody tells you this about dementia… you start grieving long before they’re gone.

They’re still alive.
Still breathing.
Still sitting in the same chair.

But pieces of them keep disappearing and the jokes stop landing. The conversations get shorter and they forget your stories. They forget your birthday and sometimes they forget you.

You might feel silly for feeling sad because “they’re still here,”but this is real grief and it even has a name. Anticipatory grief.

Dementia doesn’t just steal memory. It slowly changes relationships and if you’ve ever felt that quiet sadness while they’re sitting right next to you…
you’re not dramatic.
You’re human.
Be kind.

01/29/2026

How does Hospice work?

If you need help with the process, let us know, as you want a good team around you and your family atthe end of life.

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01/26/2026

Huge appreciation to Hegge Movers for stepping up on very short notice to assist with a highly emotional client move. Their professionalism, kindness, and flexibility made a world of difference for the client and everyone involved.
This experience is a beautiful reminder that in the senior realm, it truly takes a village. When we collaborate across services and show up for one another, the quality of care and support for our seniors is elevated in powerful ways.

01/26/2026

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01/24/2026

You Can’t Protect Them If You Collapse

Caregiving isn’t just physical work.
It’s constant vigilance.
Decision-making.
Emotional regulation.
Fear of what could happen next.

If you’re exhausted, short-tempered, numb, or on edge, that’s not weakness.
That’s a signal.

Dementia and serious illness require layers of support—family, professionals, and people who understand what to watch for when things change.

If you’re feeling burned out, it’s time to build a support team—not push harder.

01/23/2026

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel as Kimberly will be sharing some new stories about her experiences in 27 years of nursing and 17 years of hospice and dementia care.

We released a story today about a journey she had with a female client and her husband, who had dementia. The journey did not follow a normal pattern, and that is how it goes many times.

About Caring Minds with Kimberly Diaz, RN Welcome to Caring Minds—your trusted resource for compassionate, expert-led guidance on dementia, caregiving, home health, end-of-life support, and more. Led by Kimberly Diaz, RN, a seasoned nurse, dementia care specialist, and certified death doula, this ...

01/23/2026

When you’re overwhelmed, grieving, or scared, you’re vulnerable and some professionals count on that.

There are warning signs we see too often.

Protect yourself and your family. Families in crisis deserve guidance - not pressure, confusion, or unnecessary fees.

If you need help, DM us.

01/20/2026

If you’re worried something bad could happen when you’re not there, trust that instinct.

Dementia doesn’t announce when it’s about to become unsafe.
Wandering. Falls. Missed medications. Confusion that escalates fast.

If your body feels tense every time your phone rings, it may be time to bring in support at home. Not because you’ve failed—but because safety matters.

We help families find dementia-aware caregivers who know what to watch for and how to respond.

Talk to a care specialist to prevent bad things from happening.
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01/14/2026

Our first event for the new year went off without a hitch. Thank you Jessie Rember for sharing your knowledge of estate planning. Here is our series for the year. If you have any clients that could benefit from this free information, please send this to them. this is the second wednesday of each month at the Anyhink library Wright Farms in Thornton.

01/12/2026

Patient care will be impacted.

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Nearly 15,000 nurses at three New York City hospitals are striking for pay hikes, staffing protections, and new contract terms after talks stalled. Hospitals spent $100m preparing.

12/27/2025

This came in the mail today. I'm honored to be recognized.