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The Lifeline Caregivers Need Most (It's Not What You Think)
Caregiver, I'll bet you've tried everything you could think of to stay emotionally afloat—self-help books, quick fixes, eating a whole pint of ice cream in one sitting... (Or is that just me?) But what if the most powerful tool for surviving—and thriving—isn't another class or social outing, but a fundamental shift in how you approach your challenges?
VA Dementia Benefits: Up to $10,000 in Monthly Support
Critical Support for Veterans with Dementia: in this edition, we help veterans and their caregivers access up to $10,000 monthly in VA benefits. With veterans facing higher dementia risks due to service-related conditions like PTSD and TBI, understanding these benefits isn't just important—it's essential.
Traditional Self-Care Is Failing You: Want to Fix It?
We need to redefine self-care. It isn’t an event you can put on a calendar. It isn’t an activity that gives us a short burst of relief from sadness, depression, and exhaustion. Instead, it’s learning and practicing a new set of behaviors.
The Dark Side of Alzheimer's Research
Also in this edition: a different framework for dementia communication; our first expert interview with Miles Coleman about the role of Traditional Chinese Medicine in dementia care; the worst word in the English language and why you need to rip that page out of your dictionary right now
Top 5 Dementia Discoveries of 2024
Also in this edition: moving stories from caregivers about creating meaning in the midst of dementia; exceptional support resources for caregivers who aren't sure how to make it through today; aging into dementia in the penitentiary system; and the "Sandwich Generation" of caregivers.