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Every dementia journey is different

And navigating it as a Caregiver is overwhelming. Our dementia care planner helps you get oriented and know what you’ll need to do—both now, and over time through the dementia journey.

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Caregiver stories

Tasha’s mom is in the process of getting diagnosed with what they suspect to be Frontotemporal Dementia

“It feels like the weight of every decision that she’s ever going to have to make is now on my shoulders. With the Dementia Care Planner I love seeing all the questions I should ask the doctor and having my tasks all in one place.”

Using the planner to
Navigate pre-diagnosisTopic found onStarting the dementia diagnosis journey
  • The spectrum of dementia
  • What to Watch For
  • Getting a Diagnosis
  • Initial screening
  • Specialist Visit
  • Extended evaluation
  • Diagnosis or Deferral
Get the legal plan in placeTopic found onLegal authorizations to tackle now vs. later
  • Talking to your loved one
  • Almost Everything Is "Now"
  • Power of Attorney
  • HIPAA authorization
  • The Other Documents
  • Full financial picture
  • Working with an attorney
Explore moving to a facilityTopic found onTransitioning to a new home
  • The range of living options
  • When memory care is the right fit
  • Moving in with family
  • Talking to your parent
  • Moving & downsizing
  • Getting paid to be the caregiver
  • The money side of care

Britney is feeling overwhelmed by the demanding care for her parents with early dementia.

“Before, my to-do list was a mile long, and every week there’s some new immediate crisis that I have to solve. The Dementia Care Planner helps me bucket what I actually have to tackle now.”

Using the planner to
Learn about their diagnosesTopic found onNavigating the first months post diagnosis
  • The first few weeks
  • Who to tell, and how
  • Treatment decisions
  • Tracking symptoms
  • What they're still capable of
Get caregiver supportTopic found onCaring for yourself as a caregiver
  • Permission to matter too
  • Stress, grief & loss
  • Building support
  • Communities & peer support
  • Your own health
Plan for in-home helpTopic found onGetting professional care & home help
  • Help is a plan, not a defeat
  • Types of help & costs
  • What insurance covers
  • Finding & vetting help
  • Introducing the helper

Mike and siblings coordinate care for his dad living alone with early dementia.

“Safety is something that we are always concerned about. What happens if he leaves the house? The Dementia Care Planner helped address home safety modifications step-by-step.”

Using the planner to
Navigate role reversalTopic found onShifting relationships
  • Understanding role reversal
  • Enabling their independence
  • Letting them be who they are
  • Having difficult conversations
Learn about cognitive healthTopic found onDaily routines & cognitive health
  • Building routines
  • Behavior & mood
  • When a hospital stay happens
  • Daily activities
  • Sleep & sundowning
  • Supporting brain health
  • Getting out of the house
Plan home safety modificationsTopic found onHome safety & modifications
  • Adult proofing the home
  • To drive or not to drive
  • Fall prevention
  • Kitchen safety
  • Nighttime safety
  • Wandering or getting lost
  • Bathing & bathroom safety
  • Being ok while alone

Personalized plans for wherever you are in the journey.