Register Here Please invite your friends, family, and coworkers to join this important conversation! Many caregivers quietly carry something heavy: guilt. This Tuesday, Laura and Jocelyn will be talking about what caregiver guilt really is, and how we can begin to release it. If you’ve ever felt like you’re not doing “enough” or second-guessed your choices while navigating dementia care, please know this: you are not alone. Together, we can learn healthier, more loving ways to care for ourselves while caring for others. August 26 @ 5:30 pm PST (AZ) Register Here

This is from the book I was reading and shared at a poolside chat. So thankful for the author sharing this. From June Hunt: I’ve learned that caregiving is a calling of the highest order. It affords us the privilege to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the lives of others—pouring out His love upon the weak and weary, expressing His heart to the helpless. Caregivers are clearly our world’s unsung heroes. They serve selflessly and sacrificially far from the spotlight and applause. Armed with patience and perseverance, their deeds—too numerous to count— meet continual needs as they encourage the living and give dignity to the dying. And yet to some, caregiving can feel like a prison—a constrictive duty squeezing the joy out of life and siphoning off physical and emotional energy. Caregivers must take care to avoid a crisis. And more so, those providing this ministry must be ministered to as well. We need to find healthy ways to replenish their strength. Ultimately, caregiving is a calling to model the care of Christ. As Jesus said, He “did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:28). When you are called to be a caregiver, to find a caregiver, or to help a caregiver, remember that God is your unceasing caregiver. He says, “I will be your God throughout your lifetime—until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you” (Isaiah 46:4 nlt). My prayer is that you will allow the Lord to provide you with the help, strength, and hope needed for you to give and receive care. At those times when you feel understandably burdened, may you pause to feel God’s blessing on you as you bless others by sharing His loving care. June Hunt Founder, Hope for the Heart

Laura was featured on the Positive Aging Community yesterday. A key theme in Laura's teachings is understanding the unique experiences of those with dementia. She urges caregivers to see the world from the person’s perspective, recognizing their reality may differ, which fosters empathy and support. Communication is another cornerstone of her approach. As verbal skills decline, Laura promotes non-verbal methods—like body language, expressions, and touch—to convey love, safety, and understanding, helping maintain connection. Laura also stresses practical strategies, such as establishing routines to provide comfort and reduce anxiety. She encourages engaging individuals in meaningful, personalized activities that support cognitive function and boost self-worth. Check it out!

Join us Saturday, May 10th @ 7:30am PT/AZ for our next poolside chat! Save your spot below: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CRS3KfuJSQW7jt9SScoNFg#/registration Let's dive into topics like: ⛵ If I get dementia symptoms, what would I want the people around me to know? ⛵ What industry are you in? How can you and your colleagues be more dementia aware? ⛵ What do YOU need help with in your journey? ⛵ Share new studies that are coming out. Also, feel free to drop in chat what topics you'd like us to cover, your preferred meeting times/days, or any questions you may have! We are here for you.

I learned about an interesting rearch study being done funded by The Parkinson's Foundation here in Colorado Springs, CO. The study is focused on the use of coconut oil to improve cognitive function with those who have Lewy Body Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. This research is being done in three phases and is now in phase two of this study. The President and Vice-President of The Parkinson's Foundation is Jill Reid. If anyone wants to look into this research currently being done, it is interesting.