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Dementia caregiving is not intuitive, yet families are expected to navigate it with little education or preparation. In this CareSmartz360 feature, I share why dementia caregiver education—understanding the what, when, and why of dementia—changes outcomes long before crisis hits.

One in five employees is caring for a loved one with dementia—often years before a formal diagnosis. These caregivers are quietly managing emotional, financial, and behavioral changes while trying to remain productive at work. Understanding this hidden reality is the first step toward supporting employees earlier and more effectively.

Looking for Alzheimer’s and dementia care in Cheyenne, Wyoming? Amy Shaw, PA, founded and architected the original Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center and now provides structured caregiver education and independent dementia consulting.

Guilt is one of the most common and heavy emotions caregivers experience. In dementia care, it can quietly shape decisions, drain energy, and deepen suffering.