The moment you realize your loved one with dementia is missing, every second feels critical. While the natural instinct is to immediately begin searching, having a clear action plan can make the difference in finding them quickly and safely. Through insights from John Clark, a specialized dementia search and rescue expert in Georgia, we've compiled three essential tips for these frightening situations.

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Georgia Emergency Search and Rescue

John Clark USA 404-309-7386

[email protected]

Professionally Trained in Urban Searches

Alzheimers, Dementia, Children, Evidence Recovery, Major Disaster Search, NASAR, Disaster Assistance

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Takeaways

Tip 1: Make the Right First Move

Key points:

• Call emergency services immediately, before starting your own search
• Don't wait to make the call while searching on your own
• Ask if there are dementia-specialized search teams in your area
• Remember that it's okay to search after making the call

Tip 2: Provide Critical Information to Searchers

Key preparation points:

• Keep current photos readily available:

Essential information to share:

• Recent conversations and topics they've discussed
• Their maiden name or previous names
• Nicknames family members use
• Common walking routes or regular destinations
• Nearby water sources (pools, ponds, lakes)
• Places from their past they might seek out
• Their current stage in their dementia journey
• Recent behaviors or patterns
• Current medications

Tip 3: Know What to Expect After They're Found

Standard procedures:

• Medical evaluation is typical
• Transportation to hospital via ambulance or police car
• Assessment for any injuries or exposure

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Building Better Local Resources

Not every community has specialized dementia search and rescue teams, but there are ways to improve local capabilities:

Steps to take:

• Contact your local Alzheimer's Association chapter
• Ask about existing specialized search resources
• Inquire about training opportunities for local emergency services
• Advocate for specialized training in your community
• Network with other caregivers to share experiences and resources

Note: If you're in Georgia, specialized dementia search and rescue services are available. Contact your local emergency services or Alzheimer's Association chapter for more information.

The secret to successful holiday celebrations with our dementia care receivers isn't perfect decorations or parties—it's having a peaceful retreat space ready for them when needed.

As caregivers navigating the holiday season with loved ones who have Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned that intentional planning makes all the difference. The holiday season brings additional activities, decorations, and visitors that can disrupt the routines so vital to our care receivers' well-being. Success requires careful observation, thoughtful preparation, and gradual adaptation of celebrations.

Through our experiences, what we've learned from support groups, and from others on their journeys, we've developed five essential tips to help create positive holiday experiences while maintaining the calm and familiar environment your care receiver needs.

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Takeaways

Tip 1: Preserve Daily Routines

The holidays and routines might share the same number of letters, but that's where their similarities end. While the season pulls us toward special events and gathering, we must remember that routines are the cornerstone of stability for our care receivers. These familiar patterns aren't just habits—they're vital anchors that help our loved ones navigate their days with confidence and security.

Tip 2: Be Prepared With a Calm Retreat Space

In the midst of holiday celebrations, having a sanctuary becomes essential. Think of this space as your loved one's personal haven—a place where the overwhelming stimuli of holiday gatherings can't reach. Just as we all need a quiet moment sometimes, our care receivers often require a calm, familiar space where they can retreat and regroup when festivities become too much.

Tip 3: Set Expectations With Visitors While Also Acknowledging Their Feelings

The holiday season often brings an increase in visitors, each carrying their own expectations and memories of past celebrations. While these visits can be precious opportunities for connection, they require careful management to ensure everyone's comfort—especially our care receivers. Understanding and communicating about the current reality of your loved one's condition helps create more meaningful interactions and minimize uncomfortable situations.

Tip 4: Teach Visitors How To Visit

Creating successful visits is about helping others understand how to connect with your care receiver in their current reality. As their ability to process information changes, the ways others can best interact with them evolves too. 

Tip 5: Introduce Changes Gradually

The magic of holiday decorations and traditions can quickly become overwhelming for someone with dementia. What once brought joy might now cause confusion or distress. This doesn't mean we must abandon all holiday cheer—rather, we need to be thoughtful about how we introduce these changes to our environment. Think of it as slowly turning up the dimmer switch rather than flipping on bright lights all at once.

As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned eating and drinking become significant challenges. Through our experiences, and what we've learned from support groups and others on their journeys, we've developed seven important tips to help you and your care receiver navigate dining.

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• Episode 13 - Incontinence Overnight here 

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• Bibs here 
• Spork here 
• Lowbowls here
• Grippy placemats here 
• Other great caregiver dining aid products here

Takeaways

Tip 1: Observe Their Natural Eating Habits

• Observe and record how they naturally eat and drink (e.g., time of day, order, how they cut their food, which hand they use for each utensil).
• Continuously observe, adjust, and share with others who are helping your care receiver with their eating and drinking. 

Tip 2: Utilize Pre-made Meals and Visual Cues

• Leave pre-made meals in easily accessible places (e.g., eye-level in the refrigerator).
• Use visual cues like notes on the refrigerator or preset table settings with a note where the plate will go that tells your care receiver where the meal is.
• Check to make sure they have actually eaten their food and finished what they had to drink so you know if they’re able to understand what to do.

Tip 3: Pre-cut Food, Adjust Portions, Observe How They’re Able to Eat and Drink

• Pre-cut food into manageable pieces.
• Consider converting sandwiches and other foods into finger foods.
• Be aware of changes in hand stability, grip strength, vision, and coordination.
• Some people with dementia diagnoses lose regulation with their appetite. It’s important for us to observe how they’re eating and the portions they’re eating to make sure they’re getting the proper amount of food. 
• Introduce non-breakable drinkware, consider tops or adult sippy cups. 

Tip 4: Prepare for Messier Eating

• Consider using regular bibs or large disposable bibs 
• Place a towel on the chair to catch spills.
• Keep a basket of cleaning supplies (e.g. paper towels, hand wipes, table wipes) handy for quick clean-ups.

Tip 5: Simplify Eating Utensils and Tableware

• Low bowls with a slight rim make it easier to push food onto utensils
• Sporks combine the functions of spoons and forks, so one utensil can be used.
• Grippy placemats keep plates from sliding.

Tip 6: Monitor and Adjust Nutrition

• Watch for unexplained weight loss or gain.
• Consult with doctors if you notice sudden changes.
• If you move your care receiver to a memory care community, develop nutrition plans and weight monitoring processes and stay actively engaged with them. 

Tip 7: Gradually Take Over Feeding and Hydration

• Position yourself closer to them at mealtimes to make assistance easier.
• What begins as prompting them to eat or drink and gradually increases to handing them their utensils and/or putting food on their utensils, showing them their drinking glass becomes modifying their drinking glass to make it easier for them to use, to eventually fully feeding them and controlling their beverages.

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As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned that shaving, trimming nails, brushing teeth and trimming hair - what we’re calling personal care - can become challenging. These challenges often arise around the same time as bathing and dressing difficulties. How we provide support for our loved one will vary based on whether they stay at home during their journey or move into a care community. Not surprisingly, personal care is an area where many tips can be provided! 

Through our experiences, what we've learned from support groups, and others on their journeys, we've developed four initial areas of tips to help you and your care receiver with their personal care.

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• Electric razor
• For men here
• For women here
• Oral swabs here
• Super soft toothbrush here
• Fresh Breath mouthwash here
• Electric hair trimmers here

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Takeaways

Understanding Personal Care Challenges in Dementia Care

Tip 1: Mastering the Art of Shaving

Transition to an electric razor as early as possible. 

• Begin your support by prompting and supervising, gradually inserting yourself into the process.
• Try shaving when your care receiver is calm, possibly after meals or during naps.
• Aim to shave men's facial hair at least every other day to prevent discomfort from longer hair. For women, transition to electric razors for safety. Women also tend to become comfortable with letting their body hair grow.
• As early in their diagnosis as possible, get a thorough dental examination. If there is any dental work that's important to be completed, do it while they still understand and can participate.
• Consider transitioning to a dentist specializing in disabilities.
• If possible increase dental visits to every three months.
• Start by reminding your care receiver and supervising their tooth brushing.
• Gradually take over the process - for example, begin by handing them their toothbrush, transition to handing them their toothbrush with toothpaste on it, then transition to beginning to brush their teeth.
• Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and less toothpaste to prevent swallowing.
• Consider using disposable oral swabs with mouthwash for additional cleaning.

Tip 4: Hair Care and Trimming

• Take photos of the hair style your loved one has.
• If they color their hair, talk about keeping it colored or letting it become their natural color.
• There are hair stylists who will come to your home instead of you having to go into a salon. 
• Consider transitioning to easier-to-manage hairstyles.
• Learn basic haircutting techniques or ask their stylist to teach you.
• For women, longer hair in a soft bun might be easier than short styles.
• Personal care trimmers are very helpful for both men and women for eyebrows, hair in the ears and nose.

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As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned overnight incontinence is one of the most challenging aspects of the journey. It's not a topic often discussed, yet it's a reality for us to face with compassion, dignity, and preparation. We are Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan. Through our experiences, we've developed four important tips to help you navigate overnight incontinence in your caregiving journey.

Takeaways

Overnight incontinence can be particularly challenging because it affects the sleep of both the care receiver and the caregiver.

It often requires a balance between managing a mess and getting necessary rest.

This stage can be an inflection point in the caregiving journey, potentially requiring additional help or considering moving your loved one into a care community.

Here are four tips to help you navigate this challenging phase:

Tip 1: Transition to Nighttime and ultimately Disposable Incontinence Underwear

It's important to ensure your care receiver has appropriate protection overnight.

Tip 2: Protect the Mattress

Accidents will happen, so it's important to protect the bed.

Tip 3: Make the Bathroom Easy to Find

Help your care receiver locate the bathroom easily if they wake up during the night. We cover this in detail in podcast episode 9 Preparing for Incontinence.

Tip 4: Keep Your Care Receiver Comfortable Overnight

As incontinence progresses, it becomes important to take additional steps to ensure comfort.

Navigating overnight incontinence in Alzheimer's and dementia care is challenging in the beginning as you’re both adapting. With patience, curiosity, compassion, preparation and the right mindset, it can be manageable.

Key points:

• Transition to appropriate nighttime protection.
• Protect the mattress and be prepared for frequent sheet changes.
• Make the bathroom easy to find.
• Keep your care receiver as comfortable as possible overnight.
• Consider a mid-night change if possible.
• Maintain hydration but manage fluid intake timing.

Blog here

Additional Resources Mentioned

• Episode 4 - Wandering here
• Episode 10 - Incontinence Begins here
• Child proof door knob cover or double deadbolt locks for external doors
• Child proof door knob covers here
• Extra tall pet gate from (40” to 70”) - 57” help
• Disposable incontinence underwear
• For women here
• For men here
• Pads
• Mattress pads
• 34”x36” here
• 72”X36” here
• Disposable incontinence pads here
• Brown large pet pee pads here
• Mattress bag here
• Peelaways here
• Cameras or baby monitor for the bedroom and bathroom
• Baby monitors - some come with motion alarms here
• Motion alarm here
• Cameras - If your care receiver is still staying home alone, consider one with an intercom
• Ring indoor with two-way talk here
• Washable incontinence underwear 
• For women
• Colors here
• Cream here
• For men 
• Briefs here
• Boxer briefs here
• Disposable incontinence underwear
• For women here
• For men here
• Disposable incontinence underwear guards 
• For men here
• For women here
• Adult washcloths/wipes here
• Disposable incontinence pads here
• Round tipped scissors here

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As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned bathing and dressing can become significant challenges. These activities are often early signs of transitioning from the initial phase of the caregiving journey where we’re simply prompting and helping them, to what we call the "messy middle”, when we begin asserting more control. We are Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan. Through our experiences, what we've learned from support groups, and others on their journeys, we've developed four important tips to help you navigate bathing and dressing for your care receiver.

Takeaways

Here are four tips to help you navigate this phase:

Tip 1: Simplify Instructions

As the journey progresses, your care receiver may begin struggling with multi-step instructions.

Start giving one instruction at a time.

Break down their tasks into smaller steps.

Consider adaptive clothing options.

Tip 2: Gradually Insert Yourself into the Process

As their challenges increase, it’s time to become more involved in their bathing and dressing process.

From early in their journey, if you haven’t already learned their natural bathing and dressing routines, observe and note them. 

Prompt or assist them in their routine order.

Set up the bathroom to make it as easy for them as possible to bathe (if you normally keep everything put away, put the items out where they can see everything they’ll need), 

Put their clothing out. (Tip: When I began putting my husband’s clothing out, I began putting my clothing out as well, explaining to him I had heard this was a great tip to simplify dressing, and wanted to try it myself.) This helps maintain their dignity. 

Prepare everything needed for their bathing and dressing in advance.

Consider marking the preferred shower temperature on the faucet.

Tip 3: Transition to Sponge Baths

At some point, traditional showers or baths may become too challenging or stressful.

Use non-rinse bathing wipes for body cleansing.

Try non-rinse shampoo caps for hair washing.

For facial cleansing, consider products like Burt's Bees Micellar Water.

Maintain a regular schedule of cleaning, even if it's not a full bath every day.

Tip 4: Assist with the Dressing Process

As with bathing, dressing will require more assistance over time.

- Transition to adaptive clothing when appropriate, especially if incontinence becomes an issue.

- Ensure safety during the dressing process (e.g., have them seated when putting on socks).

- Be attentive to their comfort, including temperature preferences.

- Encourage participation in the process as much as possible.

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Additional Resources Mentioned

• Episode 11 - Cleaning Your Care Receiver here

These resources contain affiliate links so we may receive a small commission for purchases made at no additional cost to you.

• Adaptive clothing
• Shorts snap up here
• Pants snap up here
• Very nice adaptive clothing here 
• Disposable incontinence underwear
• For women here
• For men here
• Adult washcloths/wipes here
• No-rinse bathing wipes here
• No-rinse shampoo caps here

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As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned that full incontinence is an inevitable part of our journey. It’s a topic not often discussed, yet it’s a reality for us to navigate with compassion, dignity, and preparation — for both us and our care receiver. We are Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan. Through our experiences, we’ve developed 2 valuable tips to help you navigate bowel and bedbound incontinence in your caregiving journey.

Watch Bowel and Bedbound Incontinence: Two Essential Topics / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

https://youtu.be/PD4zOctyfPw

Takeaways

Read More in This Blog here

Additional Resources Mentioned

• Episode 10 - Incontinence Begins here
• Episode 11 - Cleaning Your Care Receiver here
• Changing a bedbound care receiver YouTube video here 
• Changing a Depend with a bowel movement here
• Disposable incontinence underwear
• For women here
• For men here
• Wheels for bed
• Bed with rails
• Wedge pillow
• Adaptive clothing
• Shorts snap up here
• Pants snap up here
• Very nice adaptive clothing here 
• Non-rinse bathing wipes here
• Adult washcloths/wipes here
• Disposable incontinence pads here
• Round tipped scissors here
• Scented small trash can liner here
• Adult incontinence can here

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As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned managing incontinence is one of the most challenging aspects of our journey. It’s a topic where having detailed information is vital to our adjusting to this part of our journey mentally, physically, and emotionally.

We are Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan. Through our experiences, and insights we’ve learned from others in support groups, we’ve developed three indispensable tips to help you navigate the important component of incontinence care with your care receiver — cleaning them

Takeaways here

Additional Resources Mentioned

• Episode 10 - Incontinence Begins here
• Episode 12 - Bedbound and Bowel Incontinence here
• Episode 13 - Incontinence Overnight here
• Adaptive clothing
• Shorts snap up here
• Pants snap up here
• Very nice adaptive clothing here 
• Disposable incontinence underwear
• For women here
• For men here
• Adult washcloths/wipes here
• Non-rinse bathing wipes here
• Disposable incontinence pads here
• Round tipped scissors here

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Who knew that understanding the stages of incontinence could make such a difference in our caregiving journey? As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned incontinence is an inevitable - and can be - a challenging part of our journey. It’s a reality and a topic that’s not often discussed. It’s helpful for us to be prepared to navigate incontinence with compassion, dignity, and grace for our care receivers and for us. We are Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan. Through our experiences, we’ve developed four tips to help you navigate the pre-incontinence and early incontinence phases on your caregiving journey.

Takeaways

Before we introduce your tips, it’s helpful to understand what we mean by ‘pre-incontinence’ and ‘early incontinence’.

Pre-Incontinence

This is the phase before actual incontinence begins, when our care receiver is showing signs incontinence may be on the horizon. 

Signs include:

• Using the trash can instead of the toilet for toilet paper
• Not flushing the toilet
• Resisting drinking to avoid bathroom trips
• Looking around anxiously (potentially for a bathroom)

Early Incontinence

When actual incontinence begins, it usually starts with urinary incontinence. Your loved one may still be trying to find the bathroom but often doesn’t make it in time.

Signs include:

• Not getting to the bathroom fast enough
• Holding their stomach, bottom, or between their legs

Tip 1. Make it Easy to Find the Bathroom

Yes, to us this sounds simple. To our loved one, they are disconnecting with the signs their bodies are telling them they need to go, and the steps to use the bathroom. One of the most effective ways to support your loved one during pre-incontinence and early incontinence is by making the bathroom as accessible and easy to find as possible.

Tip 2. Schedule Bathroom Breaks

Establishing a consistent bathroom routine can significantly reduce accidents and make the transition into full incontinence more manageable.

Tip 3. Simplify Cleanup

As incontinence progresses, accidents will happen. Being prepared can make cleanup easier and less stressful for both you and your loved one.

Tip 4. Think Positively and Have Lots of Grace

Perhaps the most important tip of all is to maintain a positive attitude and extend grace to both you and your loved one.

Read More in This Blog here

Additional Resources Mentioned

• Episode 11 - Cleaning Your Care Receiver here

These resources contain affiliate links so we may receive a small commission for purchases made at no additional cost to you.

• Child proof door knob cover or double deadbolt locks for external doors
• Child proof door knob covers here
• Extra tall pet gate from (40” to 70”) - 57” here
• Disposable incontinence underwear
• For women here
• For men here
• Pads
• Mattress pads
• 34”x36” here
• 72”X36” here
• Disposable incontinence pads here
• Brown large pet pee pads here
• Easy mops
• Swiffer mop here
• Bona here
• Hard surface cleaners
• Pine Sol here
• Pooph here
• Odoban here
• Fabuloso here
• Carpet cleaning
• Resolve Urine Destroyer here
• Resolve Ultra Pet here
• Bissell Pet Carpet Cleaner here
• Resolve Urine Destroyer Carpet Cleaning Machine Formula here

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Who knew being prepared could make such a difference in managing incontinence? Incontinence can be one of the most difficult areas of our caregiving journeys. It’s personal. It’s awkward. It’s rarely something discussed — by anyone — making it potentially uncomfortable to talk about. It’s also one of the most important areas to navigate with compassion and dignity — for us and for our care receiver. Early preparation is essential. This is your moment of truth as a caregiver. Ask yourself: Can I handle this physically? Mentally? Emotionally? And if so, how? The good news is, you’ve got time to think it through, talk with others, and make smart decisions. Use this runway wisely — your future self will thank you. We are Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan — we’ve faced incontinence care head-on. Trust us, it’s better to think about this now or you’ll wish you had. There’s a lot going on with incontinence! In this episode, we’re sharing four game-changing tips to help you be prepared.

Takeaways

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Additional Resources Mentioned

• Episode 11 - Cleaning Your Care Receiver here

These resources contain affiliate links so we may receive a small commission for purchases made at no additional cost to you.

• Washable incontinence underwear 
• For women
• Colors here
• Cream here
• For men 
• Briefs here
• Boxer briefs here
• Disposable incontinence underwear
• For women here
• For men here

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