"What do I say when she says she 'wants to go home'?"

Let us help you this holiday season! You may have family members in town interacting with your loved one for the first time in a while. Maybe Mom has declined, or Dad is more forgetful, or your spous...

11 Dec 20252min

This time of year, we get lots of questions from family caregivers about how to approach the holidays with a loved one living with dementia. There are a few things you can do to minimize stress: plan ...

27 Nov 20253min

Embracing Their Reality™️ is hardest to grasp for those folks who are uncomfortable in the grayer areas of life. This dementia communication framework teaches us that it's best to let go of black and ...

14 Nov 20253min

It's actually been a full year of Freebies of the Month now, but they're still going strong! Topics have ranged from "How Do Doctors Test for Dementia?" to Sundowning, and have covered so much in betw...

30 Okt 20252min

Let's continue the conversation around accusations. These can feel like a trap to those of us who work so hard to Embrace The Reality of the people in our lives living with dementia. Don't fall into t...

16 Okt 20253min

When it comes to Embracing Their Reality™️ in dementia care, some of the most challenging and uncomfortable situations come from accusations. You might be thinking: "How can I Embrace Their Reality wh...

2 Okt 20253min

The Dementia By Day Team interviewed Dawna Duke about the keychains she's creating, which are programmed to share emergency contact information with the tap of your phone. As easily as you set up and ...

17 Sep 202526min

Rachael and Natalie of the Dementia By Day Team had a really interesting conversation with Sori Han, the inventor of and mastermind behind Shopazon! Shopazon is a unique website for people living with...

4 Sep 202528min