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You Don’t Have to Win the Argument

by Julie Schomer | Sep 28, 2026 | Caregiver Tips, Dementia Education

It usually starts with something small. Your dad insists it’s Sunday when it’s Wednesday. Your wife says someone stole her purse, and it’s sitting on the kitchen chair. Your mom wants to go home, and she’s standing in the house she’s...

When Siblings Disagree About Care: Navigating the Family Fallout

by Julie Schomer | Aug 31, 2026 | Caregiver Tips

You grew up in the same house. You know the same childhood stories, the same holiday traditions, the same version of your mom before any of this started. And somehow, when it comes to her care, you and your siblings can’t agree on anything. One of you wants to...

Why Socialization Matters More Than Memory

by Julie Schomer | Jun 22, 2026 | Caregiver Tips, Dementia Education

When families notice memory changes in a loved one, their first instinct is often to focus on the memory loss itself. They search for brain games, memory exercises, supplements, and strategies to help their loved one remember more. While cognitive health is important,...

When the Role Reversal Hits: Caring for the Parent Who Cared for You

by Julie Schomer | Apr 30, 2026 | Caregiver Tips

There’s a moment many adult children can pinpoint exactly. Maybe it was the first time you had to remind your mother to take her medication. Or the afternoon you realized your father had gotten lost driving a route he’d taken a thousand times. Or perhaps...

Why Dementia Caregiving Feels So Lonely—Even When You’re Never Alone

by Julie Schomer | Apr 7, 2026 | Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Tips

If you’re caring for someone with dementia, you’re rarely physically alone- especially if you live with them.  You’re managing medications, answering repeated questions, helping with meals, keeping routines steady, and staying alert to changes. Someone needs you...

5 Surprising Things People with Dementia Still Love

by Julie Schomer | Feb 25, 2026 | Caregiver Tips

But one of the most encouraging things we see every day at Club is this: people living with dementia still enjoy many of the same things they always have — sometimes in new ways. Here are five things that often continue to bring real joy and connection. Going Out to...
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