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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She Didn’t Fix Anything. But Somehow, It Helped.

She Didn’t Fix Anything. But Somehow, It Helped.Liz Brown
Published on: 29/08/2026

After a hard morning with a spouse who has dementia, one ordinary lunch with a friend helps ease guilt and loneliness. Notice what made the support helpful.

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4 Ways You Leave Yourself Without Realizing It

4 Ways You Leave Yourself Without Realizing ItLiz Brown
Published on: 30/04/2026

It’s easy to move away from yourself in small ways without noticing. This post walks through four common patterns and how they show up in everyday moments.

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