Skip to content

Understanding Dementia: Memory Care Resources & Advice

Trusted insights, expert guidance, and memory care resources to help families navigate the aging journey, from understanding dementia to living with dementia with greater confidence.

Featured

Music’s Role in Dementia Support

Explore the therapeutic benefits of music for people with dementia and how it enhances their quality of life.
Read the Full Story

What's New in Dementia & Memory Care

Stay up to date with helpful articles, expert perspectives, and dementia support resources for families, caregivers, and anyone seeking guidance on Alzheimer's care, treating dementia, and everyday life with memory loss.

Subscribe via email to get the latest stories

The Disappearing Mind Podcast

National Dementia Coach Dawn Platt brings more than 30 years of experience in Memory Care and Senior Living to The Disappearing Mind, offering families trusted guidance rooted in decades of hands-on work with individuals living with dementia and those who care for them. Through thoughtful conversations with caregivers, professionals, and people personally impacted by dementia, Dawn shares practical insight that helps listeners better understand the realities of dementia care.

Grounded in her “four stages of understanding” methodology, Dawn helps break down the complex emotional, clinical, and day-to-day challenges families may face while understanding dementia, navigating Alzheimer's care, and finding the right path forward. Her expert perspective makes this podcast a valuable source of memory care resources and dementia support resources for anyone seeking clarity, compassion, and direction.

Introducing the Podcast!
Play Episode
I'm Thinking About: The First Stage in Understanding Dementia
Play Episode
The Importance of an Accurate Dementia Diagnosis
Play Episode
Real-life Q&A: Dawn Answers Questions from Families and Caregivers
Play Episode
I'm Worried About: The Second Stage in Understanding Dementia
Play Episode
Essential Dementia Questions Every Family Should Ask
Play Episode
There's No Reasoning With Confusion: How Redirection Can Help
Play Episode
Living Well with Dementia: A Journey to Thriving - Part 1
Play Episode
I'm Dealing With: The Third Stage in Understanding Dementia
Play Episode
Bringing Care Home: Navigating Dementia Diagnosis to In-Home Support
Play Episode
Thriving Together: Nurturing Relationships Amid Dementia
Play Episode
Ambiguous Loss: Mourning the Person You Knew Before Dementia
Play Episode
I'm Planning For: The Fourth Stage in Understanding Dementia
Play Episode
Finding Your Memory Care Community Match
Play Episode
My Mom's Late Stage Dementia Diagnosis
Play Episode
The Long Goodbye: Dawn's Reflections After Her Mother's Passing
Play Episode
Navigating Life Through Dementia Phases

Understanding the Dementia Journey

No two dementia journeys are exactly alike. That’s why understanding dementia starts with recognizing the changing needs, concerns, and questions that can arise over time. Using the four stages of understanding dementia as our guide, we share practical insights, Memory Care resources, and support for every stage of the journey.

These four stages reflect the ebb and flow of what a person may experience while living with dementia, along with helpful guidance for caregivers, families, and loved ones seeking trusted dementia support resources.

Cognitive Health & Wellness

Tips for Supporting Brain Health, Well-being, and Cognitive Function in Dementia

Cognitive health plays an important role in overall well-being as we age, especially for those living with dementia. Supporting brain health can help older adults stay engaged in daily routines, maintain meaningful relationships, and experience a better quality of life. It can also help preserve independence, allowing seniors to manage everyday tasks with greater confidence while families explore options for Alzheimer's care and treating dementia.

Find a Senior Living Community Near You

Find a Community