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The Dementia Newsletter
Strategies, support, and answers about dementia for over 19,000 family caregivers and growing
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Written by
Ben Couch, owner, elumenEd
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Mar 17, 2026
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11 min read
Most training and advice on dementia is woefully incomplete and desperately inadequate. This week we'll tackle why that is, and give you some information on dealing with aggression that is actually useful.
Mar 3, 2026
8 min read
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Feb 26, 2026
5 min read
This week I've created three short videos that will show you why falls happen, how to predict them, and how to manage a fall so neither you nor your loved one is injured.
Apr 21, 2026
7 min read
Why personhood outlasts memory, and how to protect the attention your loved one needs most from you.
Apr 7, 2026
10 min read
Also in this edition: "Unbreak Your Back" with a special live class on April 25th. Learn how to transfer your loved one more safely with less risk of debilitating injury. Details inside.
Mar 24, 2026
9 min read
Alert: In 2025, the Alzheimer's Association found that nearly 60% of dementia caregivers have at least one modifiable risk factor that increases their own chances of developing dementia.
Feb 17, 2026
Also in this edition: Perfect caregiver posture for transfers. Fix your posture in under 30 seconds to protect your back.
Feb 11, 2026
This week, my mom ended up in the hospital. What happened there reminded me of something family caregivers don't hear enough.
Feb 3, 2026
Caregivers tend to be people of action: that’s the whole reason why many of us started caring. We saw a need, so we acted. We fix, solve, coordinate, and mastermind. But then, some day, your unstoppable force will run into that proverbial immovable object. Maybe that’s already happened to you.
