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When Design Becomes a Silent Caregiver
On August 18, 2025 , I had the privilege of presenting at ASID Gather in Atlanta , sharing  how design becomes a silent caregiver, my...
Barbara Huelat
Sep 81 min read
 
 
 


A New Chapter in the Dementia Journey: Introducing the Taming Chaos of Dementia Institute
Dear Friends, I want to share something deeply personal—and exciting. After years of walking the dementia caregiving journey myself,...
Barbara Huelat
Jun 243 min read
 
 
 


Two New Books to Support Your Dementia Journey - Coming June 17th !
Dear Friends, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news — not just one, but  two  new caregiver resources will be launching on  June 17th...
Barbara Huelat
Jun 32 min read
 
 
 


Who Am I Now? The Loss of Identity in Dementia
Who Am I Now? The Loss of Identity in Dementia Reflections from a Caregiver’s Heart As a caregiver to my husband Joe, there were so many...
Barbara Huelat
Apr 45 min read
 
 
 


Dementia and the Phantom Limb Effect: Grieving in Real Time
They say that when someone loses a limb, they can still feel it—an ache, a tingling sensation, a ghostly presence of what once was.
Barbara Huelat
Mar 74 min read
 
 
 


What Do You See? Changing the Lens on Aging and Dementia
What do you see? The Burden? or the Person? Why do you write off older adults too soon? Yes, you. Why do we all do it? It’s easy to...
Barbara Huelat
Feb 213 min read
 
 
 


Alzheimer's in the Shadows: Can We Break the Stigma of Dementia?
Breaking the Stigma of Dementia I thought the stigma around dementia was long past. Haven’t we moved beyond the days of whispered...
Barbara Huelat
Feb 44 min read
 
 
 


Invisible Warriors: The Cost of Overlooking Male Caregivers
When Mark’s wife, Sara, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, he believed his toughest battle would be facing the disease itself....
Barbara Huelat
Jan 244 min read
 
 
 


Genes vs. Lifestyle: Taking Control of My Brain Health
Dementia is one of the most frightening health risks facing the aging population. I know this all too well—I have been a dementia...
Barbara Huelat
Jan 173 min read
 
 
 


Dementia: The Silent Storm We Can No Longer Ignore
Storms have a way of grabbing our attention. Whether it's the snow and ice storms that recently swept across the Midwest and East Coast,...
Barbara Huelat
Jan 104 min read
 
 
 


The Best Gift You Can Give This Christmas: Presence
The holidays are often painted as a season of joy, laughter, and togetherness. But for those of us caring for a loved one with dementia,...
Barbara Huelat
Dec 20, 20243 min read
 
 
 


Ready for Anything: Building a Dementia Care Emergency Kit
One minute, Joe and I were enjoying a quiet evening, and the next, we were plunged into darkness. The power had gone out, and Joe, ever...
Barbara Huelat
Dec 2, 20244 min read
 
 
 


Art for the Aging: A Visit to the Creative Aging Program at Phillips Collection
Last night, I had the pleasure of visiting the Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C. , for a special exhibit showcasing artwork created...
Barbara Huelat
Nov 22, 20243 min read
 
 
 


Barbara Delivers Keynote at Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam
2024 NSTC Biomedicine and Precision Medicine Workshop – Netherlands   October 21, 2024 | Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam The Erasmus...
Barbara Huelat
Oct 25, 20241 min read
 
 
 


Behind Every Caregiver: The Superhero Story of Compassion
In a world that often feels chaotic and unpredictable, dementia caregivers emerge as true superheroes, navigating the complexities of...
Barbara Huelat
Oct 18, 20243 min read
 
 
 


What Journaling Taught Me About Caregiving
Caregiving is a journey like no other. It can be deeply rewarding, but it also comes with immense emotional and physical demands. As...
Barbara Huelat
Sep 26, 20245 min read
 
 
 


Alzheimer’s in Crisis: September 21st, World Alzheimer’s Day
As many of you know, my late husband, Joe, passed away with Alzheimer’s Disease. It was a heart-wrenching journey that I faced both as...
Barbara Huelat
Sep 20, 20245 min read
 
 
 


What are the Golden Rules of Dementia Communication? Things to Avoid Saying to Someone with Dementia
What are the "Golden Rules of Dementia Communication? I wish I had known the golden rules of dementia caregiving when I was caring for...
Barbara Huelat
Sep 6, 20245 min read
 
 
 


What Are the Best Fall Prevention Strategies for Dementia Care?
Falls are something I think about a lot—not just because a fall once sent me to the hospital for a knee replacement, but because, as a...
Barbara Huelat
Aug 30, 20244 min read
 
 
 


What Are Ways to Support Personal Hygiene for Your Loved One with Dementia?
For me,  managing hygiene in dementia care  was one of the toughest caregiving tasks. It's embarrassing, incredibly personal, and often...
Barbara Huelat
Aug 23, 20246 min read
 
 
 
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