The saying goes, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade."  That's a great idea.  A horrible idea is to take those lemons and suck on them all day long.  Not a good plan.  What does that have to do with caregiving?  Your outlook on caregiving will have a drastic impact on your loved one.  So make lemonade!

A little extra attention will usually reap big rewards in most every life situation.  That is really true when we are caregiving for someone with dementia.

If the future is not real, then what is?  How does that affect caregiving?

There is a connection between poor dental health and Alzheimer's.  Go brush your teeth!

Being aware of LITTLE changes in our loved ones with dementia can help prevent BIG problems.

Using a clear straw can decrease the amount of liquid your loved one might be consuming.  Using a colored straw is a better idea.

Having "The Driving Conversation" can be very difficult.  Here are a few tips that will make the process more successful.

Anxiety, fear and danger are not serving you well. Should we be fearful? ​Are we aware of these emotions?

Would you like to improve your brain health by drinking a new morning beverage?  Go ahead and have your coffee, but make GOLDEN MILK your drink of choice for cup #2.

GOLDEN MILK

1/2 cup ground cinnamon

1/4 cup ground turmeric

1/4 cup ground ginger

8-12 ounces warmed plant based milk

Add Stevia to sweeten, if desired.  Don't use sugar!

This is the link for the gummies that provide whole coffee fruit concentrate, and that becomes BDNF for your brain!

https://amzn.to/3B0qri6

Can you give me 20 minutes?  I bet you will.  The better question is, "Will you give your brain 20 minutes?"  That's what it takes to build a healthier brain.