Musings
When You’re Caring for Someone with Dementia… and You Don’t Love Them
Here’s a truth that doesn’t make it into most caregiving brochures. Here’s something we don’t talk about enough: Not every caregiving story is built on love. So much of the language out there assumes you’re caring for a loved one. That phrase is everywhere—in...
Grieving After Dementia Caregiving: Guilt, Creativity, and Healing
Grief after caregiving for someone with dementia isn’t simple. It doesn't wait until the obituary is written or the sympathy cards are mailed. It sneaks in early—maybe the day your loved one forgets your name. Or when they become someone you no longer recognize. If...
Awkward Family Dynamics? Let’s Talk Boundaries When Everyone’s Got Opinions
Let’s be real: families are messy. Especially when caregiving is involved. Maybe you’re supporting a parent with a dementia diagnosis. Maybe you're grieving a loss and now juggling everyone else’s opinions on how you should do it. Whether it’s micromanaging uncles or...
Why Caregiving Makes You a Creative Badass (Even if You Think You’re Not Artsy)
You may not have a paint-splattered apron or a shelf full of sketchbooks, but trust me—you’re already an artist. If you’ve ever had to find a new way to coax someone into eating dinner, turned a stressful bedtime into a soothing ritual, or danced around a meltdown...
Ambiguous Grief: Mourning What’s Lost While They’re Still Here
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...
🏳️⚧️ Supporting Trans Elders: How to Be the Ally They Deserve 🏳️⚧️
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...