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When a loved one with dementia can’t find something, the brain’s default is “someone must have taken it.” They aren’t accusing you to hurt you — it’s their way of problem-solving with short-term memory loss. Stay calm, validate the feelings behind the words, and offer a simple resolution. Working with them, even in perception, builds trust and reassurance. #DementiaCare #FamilyCaregiver #DementiaBehaviorsExplained #CopingWithDementia #CaregiverSupport #DementiaEducator

When a loved one with dementia can’t find something, the brain’s default is “someone must have taken it.” They aren’t accusing you to hurt you — it’s their way of problem-solving with short-term memory loss. Stay calm, validate the feelings behind the words, and offer a simple resolution. Working with them, even in perception, builds trust and reassurance. #DementiaCare #FamilyCaregiver #DementiaBehaviorsExplained #CopingWithDementia #CaregiverSupport #DementiaEducator

🧠 Dementia isn’t just a diagnosis — it’s a daily experience. For millions of individuals and their families, it means navigating confusion, memory loss, and emotional shifts that can feel overwhelming. What they need most isn’t just treatment — they need: ✔️ Compassion — to be seen as people, not patients. ✔️ Understanding — from communities that recognize their unique challenges. ✔️ Trained specialists — who know how to provide care that is not only clinically sound but emotionally supportive. Dementia care is not one-size-fits-all. It requires patience, presence, and professional expertise. Let’s work toward a future where no one facing dementia is left behind — and where every caregiver is empowered, supported, and trained to truly make a difference. #DementiaAwareness #ElderCare #CompassionInCare #HealthcareProfessionals #NeurodegenerativeDiseases #AlzheimersAwareness #PatientCenteredCare #MentalHealth #AgingPopulation #HealthcareLeadership

People living with dementia may experience many changes, but what we often label as “behaviour changes” are actually forms of communication. Restlessness can signal discomfort, while agitation may reflect unmet needs or a longing for reassurance. Recognizing these cues allows caregivers to respond with understanding and compassion. In her latest blog “Understanding Dementia Changes and Breaking Down Fallacies for Compassionate Care”, dementia consultant, educator, author and advocate Karen Tyrell, CPCA, CDCP, explores common misconceptions and shares strategies for more compassionate care. https://lnkd.in/gcE8MiuW Learn how to challenge outdated beliefs, preserve dignity, and care with greater confidence. Read the full blog above. @person #CaregiverTips #Blog #EnrichedLiving #MakeEveryDayAGreatDay #TheVillageLangley #InspiredSeniorLiving #DementiaVillage #PurposefulLiving #SpiritualCare #JourneyTogether #APlaceToLiveYourWay

People living with dementia may experience many changes, but what we often label as “behaviour changes” are actually forms of communication. Restlessness can signal discomfort, while agitation may reflect unmet needs or a longing for reassurance. Recognizing these cues allows caregivers to respond with understanding and compassion. In her latest blog “Understanding Dementia Changes and Breaking Down Fallacies for Compassionate Care”, dementia consultant, educator, author and advocate Karen Tyrell, CPCA, CDCP, explores common misconceptions and shares strategies for more compassionate care. https://lnkd.in/gcE8MiuW Learn how to challenge outdated beliefs, preserve dignity, and care with greater confidence. Read the full blog above. #CaregiverTips #Blog #VerveSeniorLiving #InspiredSeniorLiving #LifeAtVerve #JourneyTogether #RetirementLiving #LifeEnrichment

Most dementia training focuses on what to do - how to move someone safely, manage medication, handle routines. But what about how to feel? 9 out of 10 carers report stress or anxiety (Alzheimer’s Society UK ), yet traditional training rarely covers the emotional toll of dementia care. This gap leaves even seasoned professionals struggling with burnout, disconnection, and grief. At HP Homecare, we believe emotional intelligence isn’t a “soft skill”, it’s a core competency in dementia care. In our latest thought leadership piece, we explore: 🔹 Why standard training falls short 🔹 How we built emotional resilience into our Dementia Compass toolkit 🔹 What care providers and families can do differently ➡️ Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dnXJY6nM #DementiaCare #LeadershipInCare #EmotionalIntelligence #DementiaTraining #CarerSupport #HealthLeadership #HPHomecare #DementiaCompass 

Time with Teepa: Rewind & Reframe – When “Agitation” Is Really an SOS for Support Sometimes what looks like agitation is just a person’s brain screaming, “Something’s off—help me!” 🙋♂️💥 We’re rewinding to one of our most‑watched Time with Teepa sessions because it hit home for thousands of care partners. In this replay, Teepa gets real about the underlying causes of so‑called “agitated” behavior and shows you how to de‑escalate without power struggles. Hint: it’s all about meeting the unmet need—whether that’s pain, fear, fatigue, or a bad environment. Why are we bringing it back now? Because the conversations we’ve been having lately keep circling back to this topic. When you shift from labeling behavior to understanding it, you open the door to genuine connection. And connection is the ultimate game‑changer in dementia care. Hit play, pick up some fresh insights, and pass it along to someone who needs a little reassurance today. Together we can radically transform the experience of dementia—one calm interaction at a time. ✨ Feeling overwhelmed or unsure about what to do next—whether it’s this kind of situation or a completely different brain‑change curveball? Reach out! Our Positive Approach to Care® team is here to support you with resources, coaching and a listening ear. You don’t have to figure it out alone. #TimeWithTeepa #PositiveApproachToCare #DementiaCare #AgitationIsCommunication #DeEscalationSkills #CarePartnerSupport #UnderstandingBrainChange #TeepaSnow #CaregivingCommunity

Research continues to show that social engagement improves cognitive and emotional health in seniors—especially those living with dementia. In memory care settings, even simple routines like shared meals, group music, or art therapy help reduce agitation and promote well-being. In our latest article, we explore how Palm Beach Memory Care integrates meaningful social interaction into everyday routines, no matter the stage of memory loss. Read the full post to see how social connection supports seniors in memory care: https://lnkd.in/eHiTZH75 #SocialEngagementForSeniors #DementiaCare #MemoryCareStrategies #SeniorHealth #EngagingOlderAdults #PersonCenteredCare

PROACTIVE PLANNING MATTERS As the founder of KeepItSaved, I care deeply about how families prepare, not just for the expected, but for the uncertain. Dementia and Alzheimer’s don’t just affect memory; they disrupt legacy, relationships, and continuity. While most cases begin after age 65, early-onset can strike between 35 and 65, with an average onset around 49. That’s why proactive planning matters. In this 60-second video, I share three practical tips to help reduce risk and protect what matters most. Let’s make memory care part of our legacy conversations. #AlzheimersAwareness #MemoryCare #DigitalVault #FamilyContinuity #KeepItSaved

Dementia Caregivers: Logic Doesn’t Calm a Frightened Brain, But Safety Does You correct them gently. You explain the truth. You try to reason. But it only makes things worse. Why? Because dementia impacts the brain’s ability to process logic, but not emotion. Inside the Confident Caregiver Academy, you’ll learn how to: 🌤️ Use soft cues like tone, rhythm, familiar routines, and gentle touch 💬 Redirect instead of correct 🧠 Calm their nervous system before trying to fix the situation Safety settles the storm. Logic just adds lightning. Check the link in the bio! #DementiaCommunication #ValidationOverLogic #ConfidentCaregiverAcademy #AlzheimersTips #CalmOverCorrection