🧰 Caregiver Resources

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NEW BOOK! Bringing Joy Everyday:
A Year of Dementia Friendly Activities

This definitive collection of dementia activities is built from 20+ years of real-life caregiving experience. This is not just a book - it's a lifeline and daily guide to help you create moments that matter.

šŸ“– Inside You’ll Discover...

  • Months of structured daily support, January-June in Vol. 1 and July-December in Vol. 2
  • Three dementia friendly activities for every single day, more than 500 per book
  • Clear step-by-step instructions with supply lists and conversation starters
  • Simple modifications for early, mid, and late stages, so no one is left out
  • Printable activity pages, ready-to-use worksheets, coloring pages, guides, and more
  • Encouragement woven throughout because caregivers need care too

You’re doing one of the hardest jobs in the world. Let’s make it easier.

This is your shortcut to everything I wish I had when I was caring for my person with dementia. Short videos, practical tools, and honest encouragement—because caregiving should never feel like a guessing game.

Whether you're just starting out or deep in the day-to-day, these resources will help you care with more confidence and way less stress. Select one of the resources below to get started.

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🧠 Caregiver Boot Camp

Feel more confident in one day than you have all year! This is the hands-on dementia training every family caregiver deserves—but never gets.

The Caregiver Bootcamp is a 4-hour live training experience (available in-person in SE Michigan or via Zoom) designed for family caregivers of someone with dementia.

šŸŽ„ Video Tips Library

Bite-sized, how-to videos for everyday care. Because you shouldn’t have to dig through textbooks or bad advice on Facebook.

Popular Topics Include:

  • Repositioning someone in bed
  • Encouraging eating and drinking
  • Gentle wake-ups for meds/toileting
  • Hand-over-hand technique
  • Redirection without arguing
  • Tips for sundowning

šŸ’” Grief + Emotional Support

Grieving someone who’s still here? That’s real. Whether you're mourning the little daily losses or navigating the deep ache of anticipatory grief, you are not alone — and you don’t have to carry it all by yourself.

🌱 Free Grief Resource | Download my free 1-page guide: What No One Tells You About Grieving While You’re Still a Caregiver. It’s a gentle starting point for navigating the invisible grief so many caregivers carry, especially when others don’t always see it.

šŸ“˜ Want deeper support? | I created a full guide called Option B: Finding Your Way Through Grief in Dementia CareĀ with real tools, reflections, and prompts to help you move through this season with compassion. Grab it for just $14.99.

šŸ¤ Looking for a support group? | I can connect you with grief and dementia caregiver support groups that offer community and understanding.

šŸ›’ Product Recommendations

Let me save you from wasting money on things that don’t work. These are the tools I actually use and recommend—tested by real caregivers, not just online reviews.

Products include:

  • Bed pads & repositioning tools
  • Adaptive utensils & eating supports
  • Soothing items
  • Communication aids for non-verbal folks
  • Comfort & dignity products

Browse by Category:

Daily Care Essentials: Briefs, Wipes, Pads & More
Activities That Spark Joy: Dementia-Friendly Games, Crafts & More
Sundowning Survival Kit
Mealtime Support: Food & Drink Picks for Dementia Care

šŸ“š On-Demand Courses

Want to go deeper than a 60-second tip? These mini-courses are packed with expert guidance, step-by-step demos, and real-life strategies you can start using today.

All courses are caregiver-friendly, easy to access, and designed to help you care with more skill and less stress.

The following courses and more are available:

Dementia 101 – A 5-hour deep dive into what dementia is, how it progresses, and how to respond with love and skill

Tips for Showering, Dressing, and Toileting – Step-by-step care routines that protect dignity and reduce stress for both of you

Cannabis Use in Dementia Care – What caregivers need to know about CBD, THC, and navigating use safely and ethically

How to Handle Hallucinations and Delusions – Gentle, effective ways to respond and de-escalate confusing or scary moments

Holidays with Your Person with Dementia – How to create joyful, low-stress holiday experiences (yes, it’s possible!)

10 Must-Know Showering Tips – Quick, powerful tweaks to make bathing easier, safer, and less of a battle

The 7 Stages of Alzheimer’s – Everything you need to know about what’s ahead with your person with Alzheimer’s type dementia.

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