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  • Caring Without Going Broke

    Caring Without Going Broke
    2025/11/20
    This blog discusses the hidden financial costs of dementia, exemplified through Sunita's struggles as a caregiver for her father. It highlights the challenges families face due to lack of preparation, cultural taboos, insurance gaps, and rising care costs. The importance of budgeting and seeking support is emphasized for effective care management.
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  • Making Home Safe

    Making Home Safe
    2025/11/27
    Blog 9 of 15 in the series – The Ignored Crisis When Home Becomes a Memory Map At 3:42 a.m., Susan woke to the sound of clattering cutlery. Every light in the house was blazing. Her father was a retired station master. He was known for his impeccable moustache and his devotion to jaggery tea. […]
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  • YOU ARE NOT ALONE

    YOU ARE NOT ALONE
    2025/12/04
    This blog delves into the emotional challenges faced by dementia caregivers, revealing their isolating journeys and the importance of community support. It highlights the need for shared responsibilities and emphasizes that caregivers should never be alone. Building connections through support groups and professional help can alleviate loneliness and promote resilience.
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  • The Oxygen Mask Principle; Caring for the Carer

    The Oxygen Mask Principle; Caring for the Carer
    2025/12/11
    Rita, a caregiver, faces exhaustion and emotional turmoil while caring for her husband. The blog emphasizes the importance of self-care for caregivers, highlighting the risks of compassion fatigue and the necessity of sleep, movement, and social support. It advocates for boundaries and shared responsibilities to ensure caregivers can sustain their well-being.
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  • Beyond Amyloid

    Beyond Amyloid
    2025/12/18
    The blog discusses the advancements in Alzheimer's research, highlighting the approval of drugs, which can slow the disease's progression by removing amyloid from the brain. Furthermore, it emphasizes Alzheimer's as a complex, multifactorial problem involving immune response, blood flow, and metabolism, calling for comprehensive prevention strategies.
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  • We Need to Come Together

    We Need to Come Together
    2025/12/25
    A dementia-inclusive society requires collaboration among families, NGOs, employers, faith groups, media, and government. As dementia becomes more prevalent, integrating support is crucial to bridge service gaps. The collective effort can help caregivers and individuals affected by dementia find community, reduce stigma, and promote understanding while ensuring necessary policies are implemented.
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    11 分