Caring for a parent with dementia or memory loss? I write about care tasks, medicines and gentle reminders, and what actually helps on the hard days.
Georgia, USA
Joined October 2026
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The end of daylight saving time can be difficult for those experiencing the effects of sundowning. Here are a number of ways caregivers can make this adjustment period more manageable for your loved ones with dementia and Alzheimer’s. 💜 #rbff
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During #LBDAwarenessMonth, take a moment to learn the differences between Alzheimer’s and dementia with Lewy bodies. Read more here: bit.ly/4he1UbK.
ALT What's the Difference between Alzheimer's and Dementia With Lewy Bodies (DLB)? Comparing Common Early-Stage Symptoms -Memory loss is more profound in Alzheimer's. -Movement symptoms, like tremors and rigidity, are more likely to be an important cause of disability in DLB. -Hallucinations and misidentifications of familiar people are significantly more frequent in early DLB. -A blood pressure drop on standing, dizziness, falls and urinary incontinence are much more common in DLB.
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Something wasn't right.
The changes were impossible to ignore, yet difficult to explain. Family members noticed. Caregivers worried. Questions grew.
The symptoms were there long before the diagnosis.
Sometimes the longest part of the dementia journey is waiting for answers.
#Care
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A caregiver steps in when support is needed.
Days become months. Months become years. Work is reduced, opportunities are missed, savings disappear.
The care continues because the love remains.
But love should never be a reason to accept financial hardship.
#Caregiver #Dementia
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Caregiver burnout is real. Take breaks, accept help, look into respite care. Caring for you is part of caring for them. 💛 More at rosabelzohfeld.com #DementiaCaregiver #CaregiverBurnout
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A #Caregiver’s calendar doesn’t show free time. It only shoes time not yet allocated to someone else’s care.
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We greatly appreciate @RepMichaelRulli for cosponsoring the bipartisan #ASAPAct. Repost to tell him to ask @HouseCommerce & @EnergyCommerce to advance this necessary bill.
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Your voice matters. Make it heard. 📞 Call your members of Congress to urge them to support the bipartisan #ASAPAct so we can make routine Alzheimer’s and dementia blood tests the new standard of care. bit.ly/4ty2arf
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New Alzheimer's Medications in 2026 Signal a Turning Point!
This video cuts through the confusion to explain the current FDA-approved Alzheimer's treatments, including the groundbreaking amyloid-targeting drugs, and looks ahead to the promising pipeline of medications expected in 2026 and beyond.
We break down how these drugs work, who they are for, and what these scientific advancements truly mean for patients and caregivers navigating this journey.
View this video on "The Caregiver's Channel" via YouTube. Make sure to subscribe: youtube.com/watch?v=dRmMty_7…
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Respite Care Provides a Break From Caregiving Duties
DailyCaring explains what respite care is, why it benefits you and your loved one, how much it costs, programs that help pay for it, what Medicare covers, AND how to find respite care near you.
#respitecare #AgingParents #CaregiverSupport #respiteservices
Read more here, and don't forget to share! dailycaring.com/local-respit…
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Could two followers please copy and post this tweet to show that someone is always there?
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Never kill yourself. Ever.
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Medicare Open Enrollment opens October 15 and closes December 7. 📋
If you help a parent with paperwork, block off an hour, grab their cards and their medication list, and look things over together. (847) 250-9179 #MedicareOpenEnrollment #FamilyCaregiver
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Dear Caregivers, your daily devotion is extraordinary - more than 1 in 5 Americans now serve as caregivers. Never forget that everyone must take time to sit and watch the leaves turn. 🥰 #Caregiverlist #CaringfortheCaregiver #stressrelief #caregivers
