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7 phone numbers every caregiver should have saved right now 💛
1️⃣ Eldercare Locator: 1-800-677-1116
2️⃣ Alzheimer’s 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-272-3900
3️⃣ Medicare: 1-800-633-4227
4️⃣ VA Caregiver Support: 1-855-260-3274
5️⃣ NAMI: 1-800-950-6264
6️⃣ Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
7️⃣ NCOA: 571-527-3900 / BenefitsCheckUp.org
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🧠 Day 13 of setting up my dad’s home for dementia.
And well… doctor appointments can be overwhelming when you’re the one seeing everything that happens between visits. 🩺💛
If you’re caring for a parent with dementia, a little preparation can make those 15 minutes with the doctor so much more productive. 📝
Write down changes you’ve noticed, new behaviors, medication concerns, sleep issues, falls, appetite changes, and the questions you don’t want to forget.
Because when you’re in the appointment, it’s easy for your mind to go completely blank. 🤯
👀 Follow along for more real-life dementia caregiving tips, and comment below what you want me to cover next.
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Your loved one may qualify for benefits you’ve never heard of. Here’s how to find out:
1️⃣ BenefitsCheckUp.org : Free personalized list of programs
2️⃣ Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) : Local benefits screening
3️⃣ VA Caregiver Support (1-855-260-3274) : Aid & Attendance for veterans
Three steps. Real programs. All inside my free $50K Caregiver’s Resource Guide. Link in bio.
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Correcting your parent with dementia feels like the right thing to do. Research says it is making everything worse. Here is what actually helps, and why it changes everything about your relationship.
Share this with every family navigating dementia. They need this.
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🧠💜 If your loved one has dementia, save these 5 phrases for the next time they’re upset, confused, or anxious.
1️⃣ “You’re safe. I’m right here.”
2️⃣ “I understand. That sounds frustrating.”
3️⃣ “Let’s figure this out together.”
4️⃣ “You don’t have to worry about that right now.”
5️⃣ “Come sit with me.”
Notice that none of these phrases are about correcting them.
Sometimes a person living with dementia doesn’t need us to convince them that they’re wrong.
They need to feel safe. ❤️
Save this for the hard days—and share it with someone caring for a loved one with dementia.
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Most people do not know where to start when giving a senior a sponge bath. So here is exactly how it is done.
Always clean head to toe in this order:
- Eyes - Face - Ears & neck - Shoulders & chest - Underarms - Arms & hands - Back - Stomach & hips - Legs & feet - Heels & between toes - Groin — always last, always a fresh washcloth
A few things most caregivers never tell you:
— Never reuse the same washcloth on a cleaner area once it has been used
— Pat dry immediately after each area. Never rub(Aging skin is fragile)
— Apply lotion as you go. Do not wait until the end.
— Always use a completely fresh washcloth for the groin area (Front to back)
— Check heels, elbows and skin folds for any redness or sores while you are there.
— Keep them covered at all times. Only expose the area you are actively cleaning.
A sponge bath done right is just as effective as a shower and for many seniors it is the safer, warmer and more dignified option.
Save this. Share it. Someone caring for a loved one at home needs this today.
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💡 True Care Tip
Did you know your walker can double as a toilet safety aid? This simple technique can make a big difference in comfort, safety, and independence for older adults at home.
Small tips like this one can make all the difference in helping your loved one live safely and independently at home.
If you or a loved one needs assistance at home, we are here to help. Learn more, link in bio or call 718-550-5893. 💙
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Most families are thrown into caregiving overnight with no roadmap.
Having systems in place early can reduce stress, prevent mistakes, and make advocating for your loved one easier.
Start before the crisis if you can.
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Oh I just love a good family caregiver breakthrough 💃🏽❤️.
This is a story many, many caregivers can relate to. The one who is caring for the loved one with dementia, gets the worst treatment.
It is heartbreaking, it’s exhausting, and it brings about emotions that can tear you apart.
The one thing I want you to remember is that the same way you are trying to navigate caring through the disease, they are trying to navigate living with the disease.
As the caregiver, I want you to take stock of your nonverbal communication as you’re engaging with the person. And try not to control them, but offer them appropriate choices, instead.
When you get overwhelmed, and you will, take a break and step away. Reach out to local home care companies like @synergyhomecare to invest in respite care so you can take a break.
The Area Agency on Aging in your area is a great resource that may offer respite vouchers for you to pay for in-home care. The Medicare GUIDE program is another great benefit for traditional Medicare beneficiaries that will help offset the emotional trauma so many family caregivers experience.
How do you handle caring for someone who you think doesn’t like you?
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For more practical dementia care tips, The Complete Dementia Caregiver’s Guide 📕is available via the link 🔗 in my bio.
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Visit my YT Channel (Just Ask Dr. Macie) for the full videos and additional online support. The link 🔗 to connect is in my bio.
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Which side goes first-the strong side or the weak side?
Here’s the rule to remember:
Dressing: WEAK side first
Undressing: STRONG side first
This simple technique can make dressing safer, easier, and more comfortable for someone with one-sided weakness, paralysis, or limited range of motion.
Did you already know this? 💛
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Dementia can affect the brain’s ability to regulate emotions, not just memory.
A situation that seems small to you may feel overwhelming to your loved one.
Instead of saying, “There’s nothing to be upset about,” respond to the emotion: lower your voice, slow down, reassure them, and give them space.
Comment “BRAIN CHANGE” for more practical tips on responding to changes in dementia.
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When Your Parent Is Scared ❤️
When your parent is scared, confused, or overwhelmed, try this:
“Look at me.”
Get down to their level. Make eye contact. Slow your voice.
“You don’t have to do this alone. We’ll do it together.”
Then gently bring them back to right now.
“You’re here with me. You’re safe right now. I’m right here.”
You don’t have to argue with their fear.
You don’t have to convince them they shouldn’t be scared.
You don’t have to fix everything.
Sometimes, they just need to borrow your calm.
Your voice.
Your presence.
Your touch.
Your reassurance.
Bring them out of yesterday.
Don’t make them worry about tomorrow.
Bring them back to this moment.
“Right now, we’re together. And we’re going to take this one moment at a time.”
That’s caregiving, too. ❤️
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