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Creative Rituals for Saying Goodbye: Artful Ways to Honor Their Memory (and My Own Healing)

Grief after caregiving ends doesn’t follow a script, just like becoming a caregiver didn't come with one (RUDE.) It can feel shapeless—like a fog that refuses to lift. When you’ve spent months or years pouring your time, energy, and heart into caring for someone with...

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...

The Impact of Therapy on Individuals with Dementia: A Caregiver’s Guide

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...

How to Talk to Older Adults About Mental Health (Without Making It Weird)

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...

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,...

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