This One Brain System Is Secretly Making Caregiving Harder
What if your brain was unintentionally making dementia caregiving even harder… without you realizing it? I’m walking you through a brain system that plays a big role in your daily stress, reactions, and what you tend to notice as a caregiver. It’s called the Reticular Activating System (RAS), and it plays a huge role in what you notice, how you feel, and the results you experience in your caregiving journey. This isn’t about pretending things are fine. It’s about understanding how your brain works, so you can finally start using it to help you, instead of working against you. 💌 I first shared this idea in a personal email to my Dementia Dose newsletter, and thousands of caregivers replied asking for more. Want to join the newsletter? It's totally free: https://tinyurl.com/dementiadose-yt
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13 Griefs Dementia Caregivers Carry… In Silence
You can love the person you’re caring for—and still feel grief, resentment, and exhaustion. That doesn’t make you a bad caregiver. It makes you human. In this video, I’m sharing 13 griefs dementia caregivers carry in silence...the hidden emotional weight most people never talk about. From the slow loss of your loved one to the sacrifice of your own dreams, these are the unspoken realities behind dementia care. 👉 If any of these hit home, leave a comment below. Your story can help another caregiver feel less alone. 🎥 Subscribe for more support, mindset shifts, and real talk about dementia caregiving. Sign up for our FREE Dementia Dose newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/dementiadose-yt #DementiaCaregiver #CaregiverGrief #UnspokenGrief #DementiaSupport #Careblazers
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The Surprising Way She Got Her Mom With Dementia to Take Her Medication (That Actually Works!)
Is your loved one with dementia refusing to take their medication? Or worse—pretending to take it, only to spit it out later when no one's looking? 😣 You're not alone. In today’s video, I’m sharing a surprisingly simple strategy that actually worked for one Careblazer inside our Care Collective..and it might just work for you too. If you'd like to see this episode on video, you can hop on over to my YouTube channel here. Get Weekly Dementia Tips in Your Inbox! Sign up for our FREE Dementia Dose newsletter at https://careblazers.com/dementiadose It’s our mission to make dementia caregiving easier for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, or any other type of dementia. We believe that in order to create a more dementia-friendly world, we must first create a caregiver-friendly world. That's why we create free educational training videos like this one so that anyone with an internet connection can get access to dementia care information. **This channel and any information by Dementia Careblazers is not a substitute for healthcare. This is not healthcare advice. Please talk to your healthcare providers for specific feedback on your situation.
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The #1 Mistake Dementia Caregivers Don’t Even Know They’re Making
Most dementia caregivers are making this one mistake—and don’t even realize it. It leads to more resistance, more frustration, and more burnout. In this video, I’ll show you what it is, why it’s so common, and what to do instead. 💡 One mindset shift can change how your loved one responds—starting today. 💬 Which part of this video hit home for you? Drop a comment to share your insight and connect with other Careblazers. If you'd like to see this episode on video, you can hop on over to my YouTube channel here. Get Weekly Dementia Tips in Your Inbox! Sign up for our FREE Dementia Dose newsletter at https://careblazers.com/dementiadose It’s our mission to make dementia caregiving easier for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, or any other type of dementia. We believe that in order to create a more dementia-friendly world, we must first create a caregiver-friendly world. That's why we create free educational training videos like this one so that anyone with an internet connection can get access to dementia care information. **This channel and any information by Dementia Careblazers is not a substitute for healthcare. This is not healthcare advice. Please talk to your healthcare providers for specific feedback on your situation.
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5 Surprising Reasons Your Loved One With Dementia Resists Help
Do you ever feel like no matter what you try, your loved one with dementia still refuses your help, gets upset, or acts in ways that make no sense? You're not alone — and you're probably not doing anything wrong. In this video, I share 5 often-overlooked reasons behind challenging dementia behaviors — including the #1 mistake most caregivers make without realizing it. Once you understand what’s really going on, you can stop taking things so personally and start using strategies that actually work. If you'd like to see this episode on video, you can hop on over to my YouTube channel here. Get Weekly Dementia Tips in Your Inbox! Sign up for our FREE Dementia Dose newsletter at https://careblazers.com/dementiadose It’s our mission to make dementia caregiving easier for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, or any other type of dementia. We believe that in order to create a more dementia-friendly world, we must first create a caregiver-friendly world. That's why we create free educational training videos like this one so that anyone with an internet connection can get access to dementia care information. **This channel and any information by Dementia Careblazers is not a substitute for healthcare. This is not healthcare advice. Please talk to your healthcare providers for specific feedback on your situation.
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