The Second Opinion [blog]

If You Want a Smoother Year in Dementia Care, Start Here

January often arrives with a quiet hope: Maybe this year won’t feel as hard. If dementia care keeps feeling reactive and exhausting, that isn’t because you’re doing it wrong. It’s because families ar... ...more

Caregivers

January 16, 2026•2 min read

If You Want a Smoother Year in Dementia Care, Start Here

What Every Dementia Caregiver Should Reset This January (Without Doing More)

January hits caregivers differently. The holidays are over. The distractions are gone. And suddenly, the care plan that barely worked in December feels heavier than expected. That doesn’t mean you fai... ...more

Caregivers

January 09, 2026•2 min read

Before You Start Another Year on Empty… Let’s Reset Together

A gentle end-of-year reflection for caregivers navigating dementia care — why exhaustion happens, what resilient care really looks like, and how to reset before the new year begins. ...more

Caregivers

January 02, 2026•2 min read

Before You Start Another Year on Empty… Let’s Reset Together

A Quiet Message for Caregivers This Holiday

If you’re a caregiver, the holidays can feel different in ways that are hard to explain. There may be people around you. There may be noise, plans, and expectations. And at the same time, there may ... ...more

Caregivers

December 26, 2025•2 min read

Holiday Scams & Dementia: How to Protect Your Loved One When the World Isn’t Playing Fair

The holidays bring a mix of joy, nostalgia, and emotional weight for caregivers. But there’s another reality that rarely gets talked about and it is the one that can catch families off guard. Holiday ... ...more

Caregivers

December 19, 2025•5 min read

Holiday Scams & Dementia: How to Protect Your Loved One When the World Isn’t Playing Fair

The Second Opinion

The holidays are supposed to feel warm and connected, but if you’re caring for someone with dementia, the season can quickly become overwhelming. You might walk into a family gathering and watch ever... ...more

Caregivers

December 12, 2025•3 min read

The 5 Biggest Gaps Every Dementia Caregiver Faces — and How to Close Them

“Caregiving doesn’t get easier on its own — it gets easier when the gaps are clear.” The holidays are almost there, and while most of the world is slowing down, dementia caregivers are stepping up ev... ...more

Caregivers

December 05, 2025•5 min read

The 5 Biggest Gaps Every Dementia Caregiver Faces — and How to Close Them

Awareness Is Only Step One: Why Caregiving Deserves More Than a Month

Every November, the world pauses — just for a moment — to notice family caregivers. There are hashtags, press releases, and heartfelt tributes. And yet, when December 1st arrives, nothing really cha... ...more

Caregivers

November 28, 2025•4 min read

Awareness Is Only Step One: Why Caregiving Deserves More Than a Month

Why Care Transitions Fail, and What You Can Do to Stay Ahead

When a loved one moves from hospital to rehab — or rehab to home — it’s supposed to be a relief. The hard part is over, right? But for most families I’ve met, that’s exactly when the chaos begins. ...more

Caregivers

November 21, 2025•3 min read