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Better Dementia Blog
Read Expert Guidance for Dementia Caregivers from Amy Shaw, PA
Understand the What, When, and Why of Dementia to Master the How of Caregiving.
"You Mean This Book?" | Seeing My Medical Textbook Used in Memory Care
A quiet moment in a memory care office caught me off guard—in the best way. A binder on a shelf, a familiar cover, and the realization that my work was already living where the real care happens.
I Never Tell a Person with Dementia That They Have Dementia
Dementia challenges the assumptions medicine is built on. When insight is lost, traditional diagnostic conversations stop working — and families are left navigating care without a framework. Understanding the what, when, and why of dementia changes everything about how care should be delivered.
Join Amy Wednesday, November 5, 2025: Aging in America Webinar
Join Amy Shaw, PA—Medical Director, Dementia Care Specialist, and author of The Arc of Conversation: A How-to Guide for Goals of Care Conversations—for a live AGE-U-Cate webinar on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The event continues the national conversation sparked by the PBS documentary Aging in America: Survive or Thrive, exploring how we can move from awareness to lasting impact in aging and dementia care.
Fall Prevention for People with Dementia: Simple Strategies for Safety
Falls are one of the biggest risks in dementia care. Learn how to reduce fall risk at home, support safe mobility, and protect your loved one’s dignity and independence.
Honoring Dr. Balfour Mount: The Father of Palliative Care
Dr. Balfour Mount, the father of palliative care in North America, transformed how we approach serious illness and end of life. His legacy lives on in my work in comprehensive dementia care, which is rooted in the same principles of dignity, comfort, and family-centered support.
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