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Dementia care can be rewarding and difficult at times. I hear so many stories, good and bad from caregivers who are taking care of loved...
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Tamaria Smith-Gillespie
May 9, 2022
Monday Encouragement
Hello Caregivers... How did you begin your day? Did you get out of bed, dress, and began your caregiving duties? Did you hit the ground...
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Tamaria Smith-Gillespie
May 4, 2022
Tips on Determining When it's Time to Turn Over the Keys/ Dementia & Driving
How many of you were excited to obtain a driver's license at the age of 16? Most teenagers were excited about having this independence,...
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Tamaria Smith-Gillespie
Apr 25, 2022
Benefits of In-Home Dementia Activities​
Providing care for a loved one suffering from dementia can be difficult yet rewarding. Many caregivers' express frustration from the...
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Tamaria Smith-Gillespie
Apr 14, 2022
Movin and Groovin with Geriatric Consultant, Tamaria Smith-Gillespie..
Grab your tennis shoes, and chairs for Movin and Groovin!! To all caregivers taking care of loved ones suffering from dementia, I would...
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Tamaria Smith-Gillespie
Mar 24, 2022
I Dare You To Try It????
Who said prayer does not work? Does this sound familiar? I am stressed, frustrated My loved one screams at me Mom/Dad accuses me of...
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Tamaria Smith-Gillespie
Feb 11, 2022
Do You Have It Together???
" A plan is what, a schedule is when. It takes both a plan and a schedule to get things done. Peter Turla It is very important for...
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Tamaria Smith-Gillespie
Feb 4, 2022
"Here I Am!!" You Gotta Have Me"
(Written by Tamaria Smith-Gillespie) Over the years working in the senior living and senior care industry, I have seen my share of...
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Tamaria Smith-Gillespie
Feb 2, 2022
Caregiver Tip
" A new idea can be a solution towards solving a continuing problem." (Tamaria Smith-Gillespie) #royaltyseniorserviceconsulting...
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Tamaria Smith-Gillespie
Jan 27, 2022
It's Time to Think Outside of the Box
It is important for anyone who is providing care for a person suffering from dementia to understand how it affects the brain. This will...
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Tamaria Smith-Gillespie
Jan 24, 2022
7 Reasons to Start Walking in Place
Is it more important to take care of your loved one suffering from dementia, take care of yourself, or is it equal? It is important to...
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Tamaria Smith-Gillespie
Dec 23, 2021
My Testimony (Tamaria Smith-Gillespie)
A couple of months ago, I experienced a situation where my language was impaired and my brain did not allow me to find the words to say....
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Tamaria Smith-Gillespie
Nov 23, 2021
Wait!! Are You Positive That Everything Has Been Taken Care Of For Thanksgiving???
Taking care of someone who suffers from dementia can be rewarding at times and exhausting at times and exhausting at other times. Is's a...
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Tamaria Smith-Gillespie
Oct 1, 2021
Let's Get Moving
Is your loved one receiving or participating in activities? If not, WHY???? Activities can have positive benefits for those who suffer...
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Tamaria Smith-Gillespie
Sep 23, 2021
In Honor Of You
September is designated as World Alzheimer's Month. I would like to take the time to honor my grandmother, Fannie Fondren who passed a...
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Tamaria Smith-Gillespie
Aug 15, 2021
A Lack of Knowledge Leads to an Increase in Problems
I often hear caregivers express frustration about the behaviors that their loved ones who suffer from dementia display at home. The first...
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Tamaria Smith-Gillespie
Jun 8, 2021
Help! Help! Help!....
It is a big chance that everyone will either be a caregiver sometime in their lifetime, or need the help of a caregiver. Let me tell you...
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Tamaria Smith-Gillespie
May 10, 2021
Stressed! Overworked! Don't Understand!
Does this picture look familiar? Many caregivers are experiencing stress, tiredness, and frustration because of the hard work that goes...
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