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“Dementia By Day” started as a simple little Tumblr blog in 2014 and grew into a book, a business, a second book, a podcast…and my entire work life! Hope you enjoy!
Recent Blog Posts

How to respond if they ask, “How am I doing?”
Transcript Today’s topic is about how to respond if they ask, “How am I doing?” I got an interesting question from a woman who reads

How to reply to, “You’ve abandoned me!”
Do you have anything in your resources on what families can say to their person with Dementia that is saying “you have abandoned me and

Why “Validation” “Redirection” and “Distraction” Are OUTDATED in Dementia Care!
Transcript Today’s topic is about why validation, redirection, and distraction are outdated in Dementia Care. There’s nothing that I love more than getting in an

Convincing someone with memory loss to see a doctor
Transcript Today’s topic is about convincing someone living with dementia or really with just early stages of memory loss issues to go to the doctor.

How do you know when to move someone to Memory Care?
Transcript Today’s topic is about how you know when it’s time to transition someone living with dementia into a dementia care community. This is one

How to (and how NOT TO) shop for dementia-friendly products!
Transcript I really want to talk about some of my favorite products to use in the dementia care space. Now, here is the trick to

A SUPER easy staging tool for dementia care!
Transcript Today’s topic is about my first dementia care building, the first time I was ever a dementia care director, which was many moons ago.

Dementia Genetic Testing – Would you want to know?
Transcript Today’s topic is about If there was a test out there where you could be tested for certain types of dementia, would you want

How to introduce a baby doll to someone with dementia
How to introduce a stuffed animal or baby doll to a person living with dementia! Two, easy steps to get you more in-tune with what that person needs and feels.
16 Things I Would Want If I Got Dementia
Get the FREE “16 Things” poster for your personal use—or better yet—your dementia care community’s staff break room!
I wrote this poem years ago, but to date, it’s the most popular piece I’ve ever created.

“16 Things” Coffee Mug
$16.00“16 Things” Greeting Card Bundles (10, 30, 50 pcs)
$13.60 – $25.73“16 Things” Printed Poster
$12.00 – $15.00“16 Things” Canvas Print
$25.00 – $29.00Support Group Patreon
$10.00Timeline Confusion eKit
$20.00