Resources for Cargivers
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Making the Transition to a Dementia Care Facility
Moving a loved one with Lewy Body Dementia to a care facility is perhaps the most emotionally challenging decision caregivers face. Learn strategies to minimize "transfer trauma," maintain important connections after the move, and address family dynamics during this sensitive time.
The Complete Guide to Dementia Care Options and Costs
This is the first of a 3-part series that provides an in-depth view of the options available in dementia care facilities and costs here in the US.
A Dementia Caregiver’s Guide to Healthcare Funding
This comprehensive guide explains what Medicare will and won't cover for dementia care in 2025, plus the alternatives that can help you fill the gaps.
Seeing the Person, Not the Disease: Inside Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care
This review examines Teepa Snow's revolutionary GEMS® State Model that emphasizes retained abilities rather than deficits for those with dementia.
Understanding and Managing Hallucinations in Lewy Body Dementia
This comprehensive guide explains the causes hallucinations in dementia patients, how to identify common triggers, and practical strategies to manage them effectively.
How to Build a Strong Support Team While Caring for Someone with LBD
Building a support system while caring for someone with LBD doesn't happen overnight. You’ll find practical steps for identifying potential helpers, how to ask for specific support, and create systems that actually work.
After the LBD Diagnosis
That feeling of helplessness after an LBD diagnosis is overwhelming. But there are concrete actions you can take right now to regain some sense of control and direction.
This guide walks you through five essential steps that helped me move from panic to purpose. These steps will help you establish the foundation you need for the journey ahead.
The Ultimate Guide to Taking Control of Your Family Finances
Taking over family finances is about protecting your shared future when living with LBD. This guide walks you through organizing finances and handling the transition with dignity.
The LBD Caregiver’s Medical Notebook
One of the biggest challenges of LBD caregiving is keeping track of changing symptoms, medications, appointments, and questions for healthcare providers. Creating a system early will save you countless hours of frustration.
I've developed a practical approach to organizing medical information based on years of trial and error. This resource will help you become a more effective advocate for your loved one and a more informed partner to their healthcare team.