FROM OVERWHELMED TO EMPOWERED: MASTER THE ART OF DEMENTIA CARE

 

Caring for someone with dementia goes beyond daily routines—it’s about honoring who they are, safeguarding their dignity, and nurturing meaningful connection. Dementia may change memory, thinking, and behavior, but the right care can preserve joy, comfort, and trust.

 

Great caregivers don’t just “manage” symptoms; they create moments of calm, confidence, and connection. With the right skills, you can ease stress for both you and your loved one, strengthen your bond, and ensure they live with comfort, safety, and purpose—no matter where they are on their journey.

 

 
Recommendations

 

Good Reads

The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease and Other Dementias, by Nancy L. Mace, MA, and Peter V. Rabins, MPH

Creative Engagement: A Handbook of Activities for People with Dementia, by Rachael Wonderlin

Understanding the Changing Brain: A Positive Approach to Dementia Care, by Teepa Snow

More Books to Read

Revering Alzheimer's, by Dr. Heather Sandison

Learning to Speak Alzheimer's, by Joanne Koeing Coste

Positive Caregiving: Caring for Older Loved Ones Using the Power of Positive Emotions, by Sarah Teten Kanter, PhD

The Cognition Crusaders

Supportive small-group classes for caregivers and loved ones facing cognitive challenges

More Support Groups

Free: Dr. Heather Sandison's team runs a Reverse Alzheimer's at Home Facebook group, available at https://www.facebook.com/groups/740726920550907

Paid: You can also gain access to community via Dr. Bredeson's ReCODE program

Schedule a Pharmacist Consult at Functional Pharmacy

1-on-1 medication and supplement review with explaination of labs and logical next steps

Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care YouTube Channel

@teepasnowvideos

This channel shares information about dementia - including Alzheimers, Lewy Body, FTD, Vascular and many more - so that family and professional care partners can gain knowledge and build skills to become better care partners.