Musings

Let’s get real for a second: caregiving is hard. Some days, it’s like you’re running on autopilot, just trying to make it through. But what if I told you there’s a way to approach your day with a little more clarity and calm? Enter: intention setting. Think of it as...

Caring for a loved one with dementia can feel like you’re carrying two loads—yours and theirs—while also managing family, friends, and your own mental health. It’s easy to get pulled in a thousand directions, but finding ways to balance your needs with your loved...

Maybe Therapy Isn't Right for You (Right Now): A Caregiver's Perspective Hey there, my amazing caregivers! Okay, I know this might sound a little controversial, but stick with me for a moment: maybe therapy isn’t right for you. Not right now, at least. I know, I...

Self-care—it's the term that’s been buzzing around for the past few years, popping up everywhere from magazine covers to you doctor’s office to morning talk shows. Especially if you are a caregiver. Everyone's talking about it, and you can't scroll through social...

Same Art, New Presentation Setting up an art space for someone living with dementia is a bit different from setting up a regular art session. The key is to make small adjustments based on where they are in the disease process. You can use many of the same materials...

Is dementia a normal part of aging? For years, many of us thought that dementia was just a normal part of aging—that we’d all become forgetful or “senile” as we got older. But as we’re living longer and learning more about the aging process, it’s becoming clear that...