Welcome to The Dementia Roadmap dementia caregiver blog, where I share real-life caregiving experiences, practical tips, and lessons learned along the dementia journey. Explore more caregiver resources here.
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Windows Down, Country Music Up
Dementia activities don’t have to be complicated. Gary has always enjoyed getting out of the house, and one of the simplest things that still brings him joy is going for a ride with me. Sometimes Earl comes along too—which, when your passenger is a 125-pound Great Pyrenees, makes the trip a little more interesting. We…
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The Pendant Was Right There
There are some caregiving lessons you don’t learn from a handbook. You learn them from the moments you wish you could go back and change. When I worked in senior living, there was a woman who was showing signs that she needed more support than she was receiving. I’ve seen this happen more than once.…
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A Great, Great Day
When I worked in memory care, there was a gentleman who had always enjoyed sitting on his back porch with a beer. It was part of his routine—something familiar, comfortable, and very much a part of the life he had always known. As his dementia progressed, drinking regular beer wasn’t necessarily the best option anymore.…