Musings

Grief isn’t supposed to be this confusing. We expect it to come after a loss—after the goodbye, after the funeral, after the casseroles. But for dementia caregivers, grief doesn’t wait its turn. It shows up early. It lingers. It shapeshifts. And sometimes, it doesn’t...

The truth is, trans elders exist. They’ve always existed. But for too long, they’ve been invisible in our elder care systems — and in the stories we tell about aging. If you want to step up as an ally to trans and gender-diverse older adults, you’re already on the...

Hey caregivers—professional or personal—let's talk real support. I don't need to explain to you that dementia changes everything. You see it in the small shifts: forgotten names, frustrated silences, avoidance of simple tasks, moods that turn on a dime. It's...

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...