The Practical Dementia Caregiving Skills Nobody Teaches You — Here's What Actually Helps

Nobody hands you a manual when your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's or dementia. You figure it out in real time — often alone, often exhausted, often wondering if what you are doing is helping or making things worse. Nancy Treaster is a co-founder of The Caregiver's Journey and has spent years developing the practical day-to-day strategies that make the difference between a caregiving experience that breaks you and one that you can actually sustain. What she shares with Stacey Chillemi about how to create an environment that reduces agitation and confusion, the specific techniques for managing the challenging behaviors that catch most caregivers completely off guard, and how to make your own self-care non-negotiable rather than a guilty afterthought will give you the most practically specific and immediately applicable dementia caregiving toolkit you have encountered. Your loved one needs you to last. This episode shows you how to make sure you do. 🔗 Find expert resources at  . 📲 Stay connected with Nancy Y Treaster for expert caregiving tips and support—follow her on social media! LinkedIn:  Facebook:   Become a supporter of this podcast: . Follow The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi for weekly episodes on mindset, wellness, spirituality, and business growth—without burnout. Newsletter & resources: https://substack.com/@staceychillemi Watch & connect: • • Be a guest/sponsor: [email protected] • or Disclaimer: Educational only; not medical, mental-health, or legal advice. © The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices