How Caregivers Track Dementia Care Expenses Month-to-Month
Why tracking dementia care expenses matters You may already feel overwhelmed by all the costs—medicines, doctor visits, home modifications, extra help, transport. The thing is: without…
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How to Protect Assets When Caring for a Parent with Dementia
When a parent begins showing signs of dementia, one of the most stressful things caregivers face is fear: “Will I lose everything while caring for Mom…
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Ways to Reduce Dementia Caregiver Out-of-Pocket Spending
Caring for a loved one with dementia is one of the most meaningful, yet most challenging, roles you can take on. It requires patience, emotional strength,…
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How State Programs Help Family Caregivers Get Paid
If you’re taking care of a loved one at home, yes—you can get paid by the state in some cases. It depends on where you live,…
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10 Things You Should Never Say to an Aging Person (And What to Say Instead)
Never say, “You’re too old for that.” It might seem like a harmless comment, but telling an aging person they’re “too old” can hurt more than…
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SAGE Test Questions and Answers for Alzheimer’s Disease
If you’re wondering what kind of questions appear on the SAGE test for Alzheimer’s and what the answers look like, here’s the short answer: the SAGE…
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Preparation Tips Before Moving to a Memory Care Facility
Moving a loved one into a memory care facility is not an easy decision. It’s emotional, stressful, and often filled with guilt or confusion. You might…
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Can Crowdfunding Pay You for Caring for a Parent with Dementia?
Taking care of a parent with dementia is hard. You’re dealing with their memory loss, their confusion, and sometimes even their anger or fear. On top…
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10 Things Dementia Patients Do to Get Attention (And What It Really Means)
When someone you care about is living with dementia, it’s not just memory that changes. You might start noticing unusual behaviors—maybe they start yelling more often,…
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Why Appointing an Independent Advocate Helps People with Dementia in Legal Matters
When someone is living with dementia, things can get very confusing—not just for them, but also for their family. Dementia doesn’t just affect memory. It changes…
