Resources
Helpful Links
Here is a not-at-all extensive list of resources I have found helpful and I love to share resources. If you have one that you love, I would love to hear about it!
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Helpful Reads
Creative Engagement: A Handbook of Activities for People with Dementia
Four Umbrellas
On Pluto: Inside the Mind of Alzheimer’s
Creative Care: A Revolutionary Approarch to Dementia and Elder Care
The Caregiver’s Guide to Dementia
The Problem of Alzheimer’s
The Validation Breakthrough
The 36-Hour Day
Painting Beyond Words: How Art Therapy Supports Individuals Living with Dementia
Hey, professional caregivers—let’s talk about art. Not in the “here’s a craft to keep them busy” way, but in the “art therapy is a real, evidence-based, meaningful intervention” way. You’ve seen how dementia changes communication—words slip away, memories fade,...
Art Therapy Is Real Therapy: Myth Busting Edition
What comes to mind when you hear “art therapy”? For many, it’s children coloring, painting, or drawing their feelings. It’s understandable—art therapy has long been associated with kids working through emotions with crayons and markers. But that perception is only a...
Staying Present in the Chaos: A No-Nonsense Guide to Mindfulness for Dementia Care Professionals
Let’s Be Real: Caregiving is a Lot If you work in dementia care, you already know—this job isn’t for the faint of heart. You’re juggling emotional highs and lows, unpredictable behaviors, and the heavy reality that dementia doesn’t follow a script. Some days, you’re a...