Guides and support for dementia caregivers
Practical help you can use today, in plain language. No fear, no hype, and never a substitute for your doctor.
How to help someone with dementia sleep at night
August 8, 2026, a 5 minute read
Why sleep can become difficult with dementia and ideas to try: daylight and activity during the day, fewer long or late naps, a regular schedule, and a calm bedtime routine.
Activities for someone with dementia: build them from the life they loved
August 8, 2026, a 4 minute read
How to fill the restless hours with calm: activities matched to who your person has always been, with rules that make them work.
What to do when someone with dementia won't eat
July 28, 2026, a 5 minute read
Gentle, practical ways to make meals easier with dementia, why appetite changes, and the signs that it's time to call the doctor.
What to do when someone with dementia asks the same question over and over
July 24, 2026, a 6 minute read
Why the same question keeps coming back with dementia, how to answer it calmly every time, and a short worksheet that makes the repeats easier on you both.
A home safety checklist for dementia
July 22, 2026, a 7 minute read
A room-by-room home safety check for dementia, with practical steps for fall and wandering risks and what to know before they happen.
How to know when someone with dementia should stop driving
July 16, 2026, a 6 minute read
The warning signs that it's time to stop driving with dementia, how to have the conversation with care, and what to do when talking isn't enough.
How to visit someone with dementia
July 15, 2026, a 5 minute read
What to say and what to skip when you visit someone with dementia, plus a short note you can hand to every visitor.
What to do when someone with dementia refuses to bathe
Updated July 14, 2026, a 6 minute read
Why bathing can feel frightening or uncomfortable with dementia, gentle ways to make it easier, and what to try when today's bath just isn't working.
What helps with sundowning: a calmer evening routine
Updated July 14, 2026, a 4 minute read
Practical ideas from the National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer's Association that may make late-day restlessness easier to manage.
What to say when a loved one with dementia wants to go home
Updated July 14, 2026, a 3 minute read
A gentle, practical way to respond when someone with dementia asks to go home, even when they already are home, plus a short script you can keep.