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Breathing exercises for caregivers

Dementia caregivers are the most likely of all caregiving groups to put off self-care. Plagued by persistent exhaustion that sleep does not fix, making us irritable which may cause us to withdraw from society, ...

Do you know what burnout feels like?

None of us have superhuman abilities. We are human, have specific talents, and limits to our strength and resources. Caregiving for someone with dementia isn’t easy. The Signs of Burnout — If you notice any of...

Finding the everyday good in dementia caregiving

Finding the everyday good in dementia caregiving means shifting the focus from loss to connection. Through simple routines, validating emotions, and celebrating small victories, you can transition caregiving fr...

Preparing for medical emergencies (yours, not theirs)

We spend so much time and energy caring for our loved ones, we don’t always take care of ourselves. Life is full of the unexpected. Whether it is the need for surgery or passing suddenly, when you are caring fo...

Personal care for women with dementia

As dementia progresses, a woman’s personal care needs shift from independence to needing support, especially with tasks like washing hair. She may forget when she washed her hair last, lose track of the steps i...

Grooming for men with dementia

Maintaining a familiar grooming routine can help someone with dementia feel more comfortable, confident, and independent. Using the same products and habits he relied on before his diagnosis may reduce confusio...

How to recognize when it’s time to ask for help

Caregiving doesn’t have to be fingernails on the chalkboard of life. Consider this. Our family members or friends visit, and mom rises to the occasion. They see nothing wrong and refuse to believe what we tel...

Daylight reduces fall risks and may reduce sundowners

With natural aging, the lenses in our eyes thicken. Some may develop cataracts or macular degeneration. We need more light to see. Being able to see obstacles helps our brain improve balance. Adequate lighting...

How to handle fabricated memories

My loved one is taking something I just said or something they saw or heard and repeating it back to me as if it was their story. I know it’s not true. It’s driving me nuts. Why are they lying to me? It could...

Do you have anticipatory grief?

You are caring for a loved one. One night after dinner you are standing in the kitchen staring off into space. That heavy feeling you have been fighting for some time now overwhelms you. Your hands begin to sha...

Making video chats easier for someone with dementia

Video chats work best if our loved one is in the early stages of dementia. They will need instruction and possibly multiple one-on-one, in-person practice sessions with you and their device. This may require so...

Long-distance caregiving: Telephone empathy skills

We all want connections with our loved ones. But how do we keep the relationship alive when we are long distance caregivers? Use your phone calls. But my loved one is changing, and I can’t connect with them t...

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Tracy Cram Perkins

Tracy Cram Perkins is the award-winning author of 'Dementia Home Care: How to Prepare Before, During, and After'.

Tracy is also our Dementia Care Consultant and the voice behind our Aging with RAZ series, where she shares weekly tips to help you navigate the challenges of dementia caregiving.