Thoughtful, practical writing for families navigating dementia—one clear idea at a time. Understand why dementia changes the person you love, and what to do about it.
After submitting the manuscript for my upcoming book, Better Dementia, I spent time planting a wildflower garden. What I discovered among the native grasses and flowering perennials reminded me of one of the most important lessons I teach families: dementia care works best when we align with the person rather than expect the person to adapt to us.
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.
