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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.
Are You Worried About a Loved One? Why Dementia Is Missed for Years
Families often notice changes long before dementia is formally recognized. This post explains why dementia is missed for years, how the medical system is structured to overlook it, and why caregiver education matters before diagnosis.
"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.
Why Dementia Caregiving Is So Hard (And Why the Medical System Often Misses It)
Dementia caregiving is hard not just because of the disease, but because of the real-life logistics families manage at home. In this post, Amy Shaw explains why understanding the full dementia journey changes everything for caregivers.
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.
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