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Dementia Care and the Power of Storytelling

Dementia Care and the Power of Storytelling

by Larea Mcqueen | Feb 2, 2025 | Caregiving

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be...

Transitioning to Full-Time Dementia Caregiving

Transitioning to Full-Time Dementia Caregiving

by Larea Mcqueen | Jan 27, 2025 | Caregiving

Caring for a loved one with dementia is a...

Top 10 Alzheimer’s & Dementia Behaviors Every Caregiver Should Know About

Top 10 Alzheimer’s & Dementia Behaviors Every Caregiver Should Know About

by Larea Mcqueen | Jan 18, 2025 | Caregiving

Alzheimer's and other types of dementia affect...

Dementia When They Ask, “What’s Happening to Me?”

Dementia When They Ask, “What’s Happening to Me?”

by Larea Mcqueen | Jan 13, 2025 | Caregiving

Helping Your Loved One Understand Dementia with...

How to Dementia-Proof Your Home in 10 Easy Steps

How to Dementia-Proof Your Home in 10 Easy Steps

by Larea Mcqueen | Jan 5, 2025 | Safety

 Caring for someone with dementia is a journey...

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiving: How To Find Peace Before It’s Too Late

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiving: How To Find Peace Before It’s Too Late

by Larea Mcqueen | Nov 15, 2024 | Caregiving

Finding Peace Before It’s Too Late Caregiving...

The Truth about Reminiscing With Dementia

The Truth about Reminiscing With Dementia

by Larea Mcqueen | Nov 3, 2024 | Caregiving

My uncle loved telling his military stories. He...

Dementia ADLs & IADLs: What You Need To Know

Dementia ADLs & IADLs: What You Need To Know

by Larea Mcqueen | Sep 27, 2024 | Caregiving

Understanding Dementia: ADLs and IADLs Caring...

How to Choose Your Battles in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care

How to Choose Your Battles in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care

by Larea Mcqueen | Sep 5, 2024 | Caregiving

Dementia caregiving is full of hard moments....

The Truth About Dementia Poop Problems

The Truth About Dementia Poop Problems

by Larea Mcqueen | Aug 21, 2024 | Caregiving

Dementia Poop Problems: What Caregivers Need to...

Dementia Caregiver Burnout: Signs, Causes, and What to Do Before It’s Too Late

Dementia Caregiver Burnout: Signs, Causes, and What to Do Before It’s Too Late

by Larea Mcqueen | Aug 4, 2024 | Caregiving

Causes, and What to Do Before It’s Too LateMost...

What Do You Do When Dementia Interrupts Your Life?

What Do You Do When Dementia Interrupts Your Life?

by Larea Mcqueen | Jul 12, 2024 | Caregiving

When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia,...

What You Need to Know about Dementia and Changes in Mobility

What You Need to Know about Dementia and Changes in Mobility

by Larea Mcqueen | Jun 26, 2024 | Caregiving

Dementia is a condition that affects the brain...

How to Get Someone With Alzheimer’s or Dementia To Cooperate

How to Get Someone With Alzheimer’s or Dementia To Cooperate

by Larea Mcqueen | Jun 2, 2024 | Caregiving

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia...

Dementia Fall Prevention: Ensuring Safety for Your Loved One

Dementia Fall Prevention: Ensuring Safety for Your Loved One

by Larea Mcqueen | May 16, 2024 | Caregiving

Dementia Fall Prevention: Keeping Your Loved One...

Why People With Dementia Stop Eating (And What Caregivers Can Do)

Why People With Dementia Stop Eating (And What Caregivers Can Do)

by Larea Mcqueen | Apr 15, 2024 | Caregiving

Alzheimer’s eating issues are a concern for all...

The Truth About Lying in Dementia-Friendly Communication

The Truth About Lying in Dementia-Friendly Communication

by Larea Mcqueen | Apr 7, 2024 | Caregiving

What Dementia-Friendly Communication Really...

Dementia and Disaster Preparedness: What You Need to Know

Dementia and Disaster Preparedness: What You Need to Know

by Larea Mcqueen | Mar 17, 2024 | Safety

Being prepared for emergencies is essential when...

How to Navigate a Dementia Hospital Stay: Tips for Caregivers

How to Navigate a Dementia Hospital Stay: Tips for Caregivers

by Larea Mcqueen | Mar 6, 2024 | Caregiving

The Dementia Hospital Stay A hospital stay can...

How to Recognize the Right Time for Dementia Caregiving Help

How to Recognize the Right Time for Dementia Caregiving Help

by Larea Mcqueen | Feb 10, 2024 | Caregiving

When is it time to get Dementia caregiving help?...

Lost In Time: Navigating Dementia’s Time Travel Odyssey

Lost In Time: Navigating Dementia’s Time Travel Odyssey

by Larea Mcqueen | Jan 29, 2024 | Caregiving

Imagine taking a trip through time, not in a...

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Larea McQueen, RN, Certified Dementia Specialist

With 30 years of nursing experience and a personal understanding of dementia caregiving, I have been helping families navigate Alzheimer’s and other dementias through education, support, and practical caregiving resources since 2009.

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