Dementia By Day

We are exactly one month away from the one-year anniversary of our short film's release! In this mini podcast episode, Rachael Wonderlin talks about the inspiration behind Dementia By Day's short film...

21 Aug 20253min

When you come across an article about a so-called study that claims X thing "cures" or "causes" dementia, ask yourself one critical question before researching any further: Is this claim measurable? I...

7 Aug 20253min

We aren't big fans of "sensory" items/boxes/walls in dementia care. Even though the intention behind these programming items is great, they are often difficult to introduce and residents aren't sure h...

24 Juli 20253min

These are activities that Rachael Wonderlin, founder and CEO of Dementia By Day, recommends for anyone living with dementia, but they are particularly well-suited to people with low vision. Rachael en...

10 Juli 20253min

This is what you're going to do when you're deciding to make— or not make— a change to your loved one's care. Should you make this change, especially if it's drastic? The answer is ultimately, "It dep...

26 Juni 20253min

Even if you move your loved one to a dementia care community, you are still their caregiver, the person who is responsible for them. Though the responsibilities may shift, the "buck stops with you," a...

12 Juni 20253min

What is a "sitter" and does your loved one living with dementia need one? Let's talk about it. In this episode, Rachael breaks down considerations you should make when weighing whether or not to hire ...

29 Maj 20253min

After 45 happy years together, Janice noticed that her life partner Sue had begun to repeat herself. "What do you want for dinner?" she'd ask. Then, a few minutes later, she'd say again, "What do you ...

15 Maj 202531min