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Aging with RAZ

Weekly caregiving tips by Tracy Cram Perkins, a dementia care consultant.

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You need a backup caregiver

There is always the possibility an unexpected event will occur preventing you from returning home in a timely manner: bad traffic, delayed public transportation, the weather, or a car accident. Who can help y...

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Respite tools for self-care

We are not physically capable of being “on” 24/7. By focusing so much on your loved one’s needs, it is easy to stop taking care of your own health. In reality, not everyone can afford respite care for their lov...

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The driving discussion

When you plan, having the dementia and driving discussion becomes a little easier. While they are still allowed to drive, contact an occupational therapist to evaluate their driving every 6 months to ensure...

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The importance of routine

When was the last time you thought about your morning routine? Is it so automatic you can cruise through it without a second thought? What happens to your mood when you are running late and skip a step or two i...

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Avoiding “Don’t you remember?”

For our loved ones with advancing brain changes, they are losing their agency. What is happening with them? The area that stores short-term memory is shrinking and developing holes. There is no space availa...

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Tracy Cram Perkins

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.

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