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living with dementia
Honest, practical articles for families navigating a dementia diagnosis. No medical jargon — just clear, compassionate guidance.
Helping Children and Grandchildren Understand Dementia: A Guide for Florida Families
When a grandparent has dementia, children feel the changes too. Here is how to explain dementia to kids and grandkids in age-appropriate ways and help them stay connected.
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46 articles Helping Children and Grandchildren Understand Dementia: A Guide for Florida Families
When a grandparent has dementia, children feel the changes too. Here is how to explain dementia to kids and grandkids in age-appropriate ways and help them stay connected.
The Power of a Familiar Song: Using Music to Connect with a Loved One with Dementia
When words grow harder to reach, a familiar song can still open a door. Here is how to use music to bring comfort, ease hard moments, and reconnect with your loved one who has dementia.
When Your Loved One Can’t Say “It Hurts”: Recognizing Pain in Dementia
People with dementia often can't tell you when they're in pain, so it goes untreated. Learn the facial, behavioral, and physical signs of pain and how to respond with comfort and care.
Protecting a Loved One with Dementia from Scams and Financial Exploitation
Dementia can make loved ones vulnerable to scams and financial abuse. Learn the warning signs, common schemes, and practical steps Florida families can take to keep their loved one safe.
When Your Loved One Follows You Everywhere: Understanding and Easing Shadowing in Dementia
Shadowing — when a loved one with dementia follows you from room to room — comes from anxiety, not stubbornness. Learn why it happens and gentle ways to ease it while protecting your own wellbeing.
“I Want to Go Home”: How to Respond When Your Loved One with Dementia Wants to Leave
When a loved one with dementia says "I want to go home" even while sitting at home, they are often expressing a need for comfort and safety. Here are gentle, practical ways Florida families can respond.
Getting Dressed with Dementia: Making Daily Dressing Easier and Preserving Dignity
Dressing can become confusing and frustrating for a loved one with dementia. Here are practical, compassionate ways to simplify the routine, choose easy clothing, and preserve their dignity.
When Your Loved One Accuses You of Stealing: Coping With Paranoia and False Accusations in Dementia
Being accused of stealing or lying by a loved one with dementia is painful and confusing. Learn why paranoia and false accusations happen and gentle, practical ways to respond.
When Your Loved One No Longer Recognizes You: Coping With Not Being Remembered
It hurts deeply when a loved one with dementia no longer recognizes you. Here is why it happens, how to respond with warmth, and how to care for your own grieving heart.
Legal and Financial Planning for a Loved One with Dementia: A Florida Family Guide
A gentle, practical guide for Florida families on the legal documents, financial planning, and safeguards to put in place after a dementia diagnosis, while your loved one can still share their wishes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A Dementia Companion is a trained, compassionate person who provides regular companionship and engagement to someone living with dementia. Unlike clinical carers, Companions focus on meaningful connection, activities, and emotional support.
A home carer focuses on physical tasks like personal hygiene and medication. A Dementia Companion fills a different role: genuine human connection, stimulating conversation, cognitive activities, and emotional support. Many families use both.
Common signs include increased isolation, mood changes, safety concerns when left alone, caregiver burnout in family members, or a decline in day-to-day engagement and routine.
Yes. All Companions are trained in dementia-specific communication, activity facilitation, and compassionate engagement. They know how to navigate the unique challenges dementia presents.
We serve families across a wide range of Florida counties and cities. Contact us to check availability in your area — we are expanding regularly.
Visits are tailored to your family needs. Some families choose a few hours a week; others need daily support. We will work with you to find the right rhythm.