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Every October 10th, the world asks how you're really doing. For a lot of dementia caregivers, that question almost never comes their way. This World Mental Health Day, we're asking it anyway, and sharing why your own wellbeing counts as part of caregiving well.
October 13, 2026
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As the days get shorter, many families notice more restlessness in the late afternoon. The good news is that fall doesn't call for anything new. Vallige's three daily rituals stay steady, and the season adds a cinnamon stick, a maple tree, and a story about raking leaves
October 6, 2026
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Think of the people you know who seem to be aging well. Chances are none of them are fighting it. They're the ones out walking every morning, doing the crossword with a neighbor, calling someone just to hear about their week. New research says nearly half of dementia risk comes down to habits we can actually change, and the people who help us keep them.
September 22, 2026
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When a grandparent is living with dementia, Grandparents Day can feel complicated. Will the visit feel awkward? Will the kids be scared? Here's the good news: the bond doesn't have to fade, it just needs a little translating. Simple activities like cooking, music, and photo albums can turn a short visit into a meaningful one, no memory required.
September 8, 2026
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Every September, communities everywhere pause for World Alzheimer's Month, a season of awareness, connection, and hope. This year, we're highlighting something often overlooked: the quiet power of creativity in the dementia journey. From coloring pages to favorite songs, art offers a joyful, pressure-free way to connect, even when words become harder to find.
September 1, 2026
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Picture someone deep into Alzheimer's who hasn't said much in an hour. Then a dog walks in, and a hand reaches out, no prompting needed. This National Dog Day, we're looking at why animals reach people that words can't, and how families can bring that same simple comfort home.
August 26, 2026
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Nobody warns you about the moment a parent becomes someone you care for rather than someone who cares for you. This post is about what that role reversal actually feels like: the grief that isn't the opposite of love, the connection that survives even as memory fades, and why caregiving was never meant to happen alone.
July 28, 2026
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Summer brings real rewards for families caring for someone with dementia — sunlight, fresh air, spontaneous milkshake runs. It also brings real risks: heat, disrupted routines, wandering. A physical-therapist-turned-caregiver shares the simple guardrails that make room for both safety and joy this season.
July 14, 2026
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Can you still travel after a dementia diagnosis? Yes, but it will look different. Learn why slowing down can create deeply connected family moments.
June 8, 2026
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June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. No one should face caregiving alone. Let’s focus on the compassion and connections that still matter deeply.
June 2, 2026
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When a loved one asks to "go home," wandering can feel frightening. But wandering is often a form of communication—and it can be met with deep compassion.
May 26, 2026
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Caring for a loved one with dementia deeply affects a family's emotional landscape. You don't have to face it alone.
May 13, 2026