Search for the problem you’re seeing — like sleep, eating, bathing, falls, wandering, pain, or behavior changes.

Caring for Someone With Dementia at Home?

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia can leave you with questions you never expected to have.

Why are they doing this?
Is this part of dementia?
What should I do next?

You don’t have to figure it all out on your own.

I’ll help you look beyond what is happening, understand WHY it may be happening, recognize the clues that matter, and figure out what to do next.

Hi, I’m Larea.

I’ve been helping families understand Alzheimer’s and dementia since 2009.

I’m an RN with over 30 years of nursing experience and I’m Certified in Dementia Care. I’ve cared for people living with dementia in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living, their own homes, and hospice.

I’ve also walked this road with members of my own family.

And there is one thing I wish every dementia caregiver understood:

Dementia is about much more than memory loss.

It can change how the brain processes information, communicates, makes decisions, understands the environment, and responds to everyday situations.

That’s why I encourage caregivers to look beyond the behavior and ask WHY.

When you begin looking for the reason behind a change, you may start noticing important clues — pain, fear, hunger, fatigue, confusion, illness, medication changes, or something in the environment.

My goal is to help you understand what you’re seeing, know what to look for, and feel more prepared to decide what to do next.

What Are You Struggling With Today?

You don’t need to learn everything about dementia at once. Start with the problem you’re facing right now.

Choose a topic below to learn WHY it may be happening, what clues to look for, and what you can try next.

🎥 Sometimes It’s Easier to Watch Than Read

Caring for someone with dementia comes with questions that don’t always have simple answers.

Why aren’t they sleeping?
Why are they refusing care?
Why has their behavior suddenly changed?

When you’re already tired and overwhelmed, reading a long article may be the last thing you want to do.

That’s why I created the Dementia Caregiver Video Library.

These easy-to-follow videos help you understand WHY changes may be happening, what clues to look for, and practical things you can try at home.

Start with topics like:

🧠 Alzheimer’s vs. Dementia
🧠 How Dementia Changes the Brain
💜 Changing Your Approach
🔎 Understanding Behavior Changes
🚿 Bathing Problems
🍽️ Eating Problems
💜 Recognizing Pain
🌙 Sleep Problems
🚶 Falls & Safety

New caregiver education videos are added regularly.

🔎 Look Beyond the Behavior. Find the WHY.

When someone with dementia refuses a shower, stops eating, becomes restless, wakes throughout the night, gets angry, or suddenly struggles with something they have done for years, it’s easy to focus on the behavior.

But the behavior may only be the clue.

Instead of only asking:

“How do I stop this?”

Try asking:

“WHY might this be happening?”

Become a Dementia Detective

Becoming a Dementia Detective means slowing down and looking for clues instead of reacting only to the behavior.

Use these 7 simple steps to help you understand what may be happening:

You may not always find one simple answer. But learning to slow down, look for clues, and notice patterns can help you better understand what your loved one may need.

Practical Tools to Help You Along the Way

You don’t have to remember everything or figure everything out on your own.

These resources can help you learn, track changes, spot patterns, and feel more prepared for what comes next.

💜 A Little Caregiver Wisdom in Your Inbox

Pearls of Wisdom for Dementia Caregivers

You’re going to have questions as dementia changes.

Each week, I share a little caregiver “Pearl of Wisdom” to help you understand the changes you’re seeing, recognize important clues, and handle everyday caregiving situations with more confidence.

You’ll receive simple dementia education, practical caregiving tips, new videos, helpful resources, and reminders to help you look beyond the behavior and better understand what your loved one may need.

You Don’t Have to Caregive Alone

Sometimes you need information.

Sometimes you simply need to talk to someone who understands.

The private Alzheimer’s In Your Home Caregiver Support Group is a place for dementia caregivers to ask questions, share experiences, encourage one another, and connect with people walking a similar road.

Latest Dementia Caregiver Education

Looking for more help?

Explore the latest dementia caregiving articles, videos, and practical tips from Alzheimer’s In Your Home.

You Don’t Have to Figure Everything Today

Dementia caregiving changes over time.

What your loved one needs today may be very different from what they need six months from now.

You don’t need to have all the answers.

Notice the changes. Look for the clues. Ask WHY. Track what you’re seeing. And reach out for help when you need it.

Dementia Is More Than Forgetting.

The behavior isn’t the whole story. It’s a clue.

Take it one problem, one clue, and one day at a time.

Larea McQueen, RN
Certified in Dementia Care
Alzheimer’s In Your Home