Archive for July 2025

Welcome back to Compassionate Care, where we walk alongside you on the journey of caring for loved ones with dementia. Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge and support needed to navigate this challenging path with empathy and understanding. In this post, we will explore the early signs of dementia and the importance…

When you’re caring for a loved one with dementia, it can be hard to know if you’re “doing it right.” There’s no scoreboard, no checklist, no one-size-fits-all guide that tells you what success looks like. Some days feel like victories—others, like survival. And if you’re like most caregivers, you may find yourself asking: The truth…

When a loved one is living with dementia, people often see the changes—the memory loss, confusion, repetitive questions, or altered behavior. What they don’t always see is the rich, full life your loved one lived before the diagnosis. They may forget that the person before them was once a teacher, a jazz lover, a devoted…

When someone you love is living with dementia, birthdays, holidays, and other special occasions can stir up complicated emotions. You might feel uncertain: Should we celebrate the same way? Will they enjoy it? Will they even understand what day it is? The answer is: Yes—you can still celebrate.But how you celebrate may need to shift.…