Dementia Care Overload? 7 Real-World Shifts That Instantly Lighten Your Daily Burden

Running on empty, juggling meds, meals, and midnight wake-ups?
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to white-knuckle through it. In this encouraging episode, host Stacey Chillemi teams up with dementia-care trainer [Guest Name] to share field-tested routines and mindset tweaks that protect your health while giving your loved one the calm, dignified support they deserve. Listen to learn:

• The “One-Thing Rule” that cuts daily decision fatigue in half
• A 5-minute Morning Grounding Ritual proven to lower caregiver cortisol all day
• Color-coded task boards that turn siblings and neighbors into reliable helpers
• How to use music and lavender scent cues to ease agitation in minutes
• Free or low-cost community & tech resources that build in crucial respite
• Early warning signs of compassion fatigue—and a quick rescue plan
• A self-compassion script to silence guilt and celebrate the wins you do achieve

Whether you’re brand-new to caregiving or deep in the trenches, these strategies hand you a clear roadmap to make each day lighter—for both of you.

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