Resources
Helpful Links
Here is a not-at-all extensive list of resources I have found helpful and I love to share resources. If you have one that you love, I would love to hear about it!
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Helpful Reads
Creative Engagement: A Handbook of Activities for People with Dementia
Four Umbrellas
On Pluto: Inside the Mind of Alzheimer’s
Creative Care: A Revolutionary Approarch to Dementia and Elder Care
The Caregiver’s Guide to Dementia
The Problem of Alzheimer’s
The Validation Breakthrough
The 36-Hour Day
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...