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Resources

You don't have to figure this out alone.

Caring for someone with dementia is one of the hardest things a family can do. These resources are designed to give you honest, practical information — wherever you are in the journey.

Guides

Caregiver guides

Plain-language guides on the topics families ask about most.

Understanding the diagnosis

What does a dementia diagnosis actually mean?

A diagnosis is the beginning of a process, not the end of a story. This guide explains the different types of dementia, what to expect from the progression, and how to talk about it with your family.

8 min read

Care planning

How to start planning for care

From legal documents to care preferences to financial planning — here's a practical checklist for the conversations and decisions that need to happen early, while your loved one can still participate.

10 min read

Daily caregiving

Managing difficult behaviors with compassion

Agitation, repetition, sundowning, and resistance to care are common — and exhausting. This guide offers evidence-based strategies for responding with patience and effectiveness.

7 min read

Caregiver wellbeing

Recognizing and addressing caregiver burnout

Caregiver burnout is real, common, and serious. Learn to recognize the warning signs, understand why caregivers resist help, and find practical paths to relief.

6 min read

Benefits & funding

Paying for dementia care: what families need to know

Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans benefits, long-term care insurance, and private pay — this guide explains what each covers, what it doesn't, and how to navigate the system.

12 min read

Late-stage care

When to consider memory care or skilled nursing

Knowing when home care is no longer enough is one of the hardest decisions a family faces. This guide helps you think through the signs, the options, and how to have the conversation.

9 min read

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Honest answers to the questions families ask us most.

External resources

Trusted external resources

Organizations and tools we recommend to the families we serve.

Alzheimer's Association

24/7 helpline, care consultations, local support groups, and the most comprehensive online resource library for dementia caregivers.

alz.org

Georgia Area Agency on Aging

State-funded programs including respite care, caregiver support, and in-home services for older adults in Georgia.

aging.georgia.gov

Veterans Benefits Administration

Aid & Attendance and other VA benefits that can help veterans and their spouses pay for dementia care.

va.gov

Caregiver Action Network

Education, peer support, and advocacy for family caregivers across all disease types.

caregiveraction.org

AARP Caregiving Resource Center

Practical tools, guides, and community for family caregivers — including a care guide finder and local resource locator.

aarp.org/caregiving

Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care

Evidence-based dementia care training and resources for families and professionals.

teepasnow.com

Still have questions?

A Family Compass navigator can answer your specific questions, help you understand your options, and walk alongside your family — at no cost.