Kenai Peninsula Family Caregiver Support Program

10/12/2026

Yes! Early use vs. later use!

Intentionally taking steps now to put a routine in place will be so helpful later down the road. Remember that a day out is great, but even a few intentional moments taken through your day can be a game changer. Your future self will thank you. Also, not every loved one will accept your need for “me time,” regardless of their stage of dementia or level of independence; the need is real nonetheless. If a few hours or a full day feels out of reach for you, ask yourself how you can make the most of whatever time is available.

One of my favorite forms of “emergency me time” fits into almost any schedule: go into a quiet, dark room (think a bathroom or closet) where you can take a few deep breaths and reset your nervous system. It isn’t enough, but especially if you can slip this in a few times during the day, it will make a difference.

10/12/2026

Sometimes the next best thing to do is to reach out for support.

In The Purple Sherpa Basecamp, we understand in a way that only those who are dealing with dementia can, and we are there for one another.

You can find our free, closed Facebook group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThePurpleSherpaBasecamp

10/09/2026

Christmas means many things to many people - from food, family and festivities, to religious observance and quiet reflection. But for people affected by dementia it can be more difficult. Here are eight ways you can support people with dementia at Christmas.

10/09/2026

More on this: "I had told my friends that the benefit of letting him be outside where he could grab a cup of coffee or a sandwich and be alone with his thoughts was worth the risk, that I knew the dangers and knew that the benefit to him far outweighed them."

https://thepurplesherpa.org/safety-versus-autonomy-how-can-you-as-a-caregiver-make-the-decisions-your-loved-one-would-make/

10/08/2026