Day 1 of “Dementia: How To Prepare For The Future” -
How Expectations Set You Up For Success Or Failure
Make sure to scroll down below the video for your free printable cheatsheets, day 1 assignment & info, and access to the Facebook Group.
Printable Downloads
Day 1, Item 1 (of 2):
“Misleading Caregiver Expectations in Each Stage” Cheatsheet
This at-a-glance guide helps you:
Stage-by-stage examples show the most common misguided expectations that dementia caregivers have — so you stop expecting logic, independence, or quick acceptance where it won’t stick — leading to fewer fights and smoother days.
Clear early / middle / late-stage callouts — so you can match help to actual abilities — reducing burnout and last-minute scrambling.
What not to do — so you can do the opposite or avoid the approach altogether, avoiding the wasted time and energy that gets the vast majority of caregivers.
Day 1, Item 2 (of 2):
“Quick Summary of Early, Middle, & Late Stage Dementia” Slide from Zoom
A slide from the workshop that summarizes early, middle, and late stage changes across eating/swallowing, language, daily activities, mobility, and behaviors — so you can quickly pinpoint your person’s stage and what’s realistic right now, making decisions easier.
Make sure to scroll down for more info and your assignments!
Assignment & Instructions
Don’t forfeit your results by avoiding the assignment!
This workshop was designed for you to try out the assignments and let Krista and the community of caregivers know how it went in the Facebook Group (especially if you didn’t get the results you were hoping for!) This allows us to come together as a community to help eachother out and celebrate wins.
Day 1 Assignment:
What is one expectation that you could give up?
What is one different way of reponding that you’ll try out before our next session?
Once you’ve given the assignement a try, share your experience (good or bad) in the workshop Facebook Group so we can all support you (and celebrate wins together!)
The workshop is only 3 days, but we still have Q&A sessions to support you on Tuesday 9/30 and Wednesday 10/1 (7:30pm ET on Zoom both dauys), so you have until October 1st to complete your assignment and still get feedback / help from Krista and the workshop community on Facebook.
Important Info About Tomorrow + Day 3!
Tonight (Wednesday, Day 2) we cover how to stop the 3 challenging behaviors you’re most likely to run into.
Tomorrow night, Thursday (Day 3) is the ESSENTIAL list of items you must-have when preparing for the future (including legal and medical concerns) - so make sure you don’t miss it!
You’ll want to be there live if possible for Thursday - if that isn’t possible, we have an encore of it on Sunday 9/28 at 2pm US Eastern Time.
If you can join live, you’ll get:
Experience/meet other caregivers in breakout rooms.
A chance to win prizes.
Get your questions answered in real time.