Musings

Spoiler: It’s not about fixing them. It’s about listening. Let’s start with a big truth: mental health matters at every age. Whether you're 27 or 87, how we feel emotionally, psychologically, and socially affects how we show up in the world. And for older adults—who...

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,...

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...

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...

Let’s be real—dementia care is a rollercoaster. One minute, everything’s going smoothly. The next? Your client is convinced you’re their third-grade teacher, they’re trying to eat their hearing aid, and they’re halfway out the door in pajamas. No matter how much...

Finding Your Authentic Self After Caregiving: Reconnecting with Who You Are Caregiving for a loved one with dementia is a full-body, full-heart experience. It asks everything of you—your time, your energy, your patience—and when it's over, it can leave you standing...