Care90 Guides
Calm, practical guides for the first 90 days
Sourced, plain-language guidance for adult children after a parent's diagnosis — what to do first, how to get organized, and the questions worth asking. Orientation and preparation, not medical advice.
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Alzheimer's vs. Dementia: What the Difference Means When It's Your Parent
Alzheimer's and dementia aren't the same — and the difference matters for caregivers. A plain-language, sourced explainer, plus questions for the care team.
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Dementia Caregiving Statistics 2026: The Numbers Behind the Overwhelm
A clearly sourced roundup of 2026 dementia and caregiving statistics: prevalence, who provides care, financial impact, and caregiver toll — easy to cite.
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How to Make a Caregiver Binder (7-Section Setup You Can Build Tonight)
A step-by-step caregiver binder setup after a parent's diagnosis: the 7 sections, a supplies list, and how to build it in one evening.
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My Parent Was Just Diagnosed: What Should I Do in the First 7 Days?
The first week after a parent's diagnosis, day by day? A calm, organize-first plan: steady, gather, make the early calls, and prepare your questions.
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My Parent Was Just Diagnosed. What Do I Do First?
Just got the diagnosis and don't know where to start? A calm, step-by-step guide to the first 90 days: triage, organize, and the questions to ask.
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The First 90 Days Dementia Checklist (Free Printable PDF)
A free, printable First 90 Days checklist after a parent's dementia diagnosis: what to do in week one, weeks 2–4, and months 2–3 — big decisions parked.
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The Types of Dementia, Explained for Families (and Why the Type Matters)
A plain-language guide to the main types of dementia — Alzheimer's, vascular, Lewy body, frontotemporal — and why the type helps you ask better questions.
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What 2026's Alzheimer's News Means for Families: Blood Tests, New Drugs, and What to Ask
New Alzheimer's blood tests and drugs made headlines — a plain-language, sourced summary of what changed in 2025–2026, what it doesn't mean, and what to ask.
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What to Ask at Your Parent's First Dementia Appointment (A Printable Question List)
A printable list of questions to ask at a parent's first dementia or memory appointment — grouped to fit a 20-minute visit. Questions to bring, not answers.
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Younger-Onset Dementia: When a Parent Is Diagnosed Before 65
Younger-onset (early-onset) dementia disrupts work, income, children, and benefits. A sourced orientation for families, plus the questions that matter most.
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