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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.orgGeorgia Area Agency on Aging
State-funded programs including respite care, caregiver support, and in-home services for older adults in Georgia.
aging.georgia.govVeterans Benefits Administration
Aid & Attendance and other VA benefits that can help veterans and their spouses pay for dementia care.
va.govCaregiver Action Network
Education, peer support, and advocacy for family caregivers across all disease types.
caregiveraction.orgAARP Caregiving Resource Center
Practical tools, guides, and community for family caregivers — including a care guide finder and local resource locator.
aarp.org/caregivingTeepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care
Evidence-based dementia care training and resources for families and professionals.
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