Emotions and Dementia Blog

The Person You Call Depends on What Kind of Day It Is

The Person You Call Depends on What Kind of Day It IsLiz Brown
Published on: 30/08/2026

Dementia caregiver support does not have to come from one person. Different people may help in different ways depending on what you need that day.

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Yesterday I Needed to Talk. Today I Don’t.

Yesterday I Needed to Talk. Today I Don’t.Liz Brown
Published on: 30/08/2026

What helps one day may not help the next. This dementia caregiving story explores how changing needs, energy, and capacity can shape the support that feels helpful.

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The Anger You Don’t Talk About

The Anger You Don’t Talk AboutLiz Brown
Published on: 25/01/2026

Anger is a common but rarely discussed part of the dementia journey. This post explores why frustration makes sense—and why it doesn’t mean you’re failing.

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