top of page

Welcome to
The Memory Compass Blog
Search


My Top 5 Dementia Friendly Travel Tips for Care Partners
As a Dementia Navigation consultant, one common question I hear from families is whether travel is still possible for a loved one living...

Jessie Hillock
Dec 10, 20244 min read
34


2024 Dementia Friendly Holiday Gift Guide
2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Meaningful Gift Ideas for Early, Middle, and Late Stage Dementia Here are some of my favorite dementia-friendly...

Jessie Hillock
Nov 20, 20242 min read
262


Early Stage Dementia Friendly Holiday Gift Ideas
Holiday gift ideas that are practical and thoughtful for those living with early-stage dementia. Here are some of my favorite holiday...

Jessie Hillock
Nov 20, 20247 min read
189


Middle Stage Dementia Friendly Holiday Gift Ideas
Holiday gift ideas that are practical and thoughtful for those living with middle-stage dementia. Here are some of my favorite holiday...

Jessie Hillock
Nov 20, 20247 min read
170


Late Stage Dementia Friendly Holiday Gift Ideas
Holiday gift ideas that are practical and thoughtful for those living with late-stage dementia Here are some of my favorite holiday gift...

Jessie Hillock
Nov 20, 20246 min read
149


8 Affirmations to Support Care Partners During the Holidays
The holiday season is filled with traditions, gatherings, and the hope for meaningful moments. However, for dementia care partners, this...

Jessie Hillock
Nov 12, 20243 min read
24


Navigating the Holidays with Loved Ones Living With Dementia: 11 Tips for Managing Gatherings and Reducing Overwhelm
Navigating the Holidays with Loved Ones Living With Dementia: 11 Tips for Managing Gatherings and Reducing Overwhelm

Jessie Hillock
Nov 5, 20245 min read
79


Mollie, the interactive dog: providing comfort, companionship, and calm to my mom (and to me) as we navigated her dementia
The benefit of life-like interactive pets bringing comfort, companionship, and calm to those living with dementia and their care partners

Jessie Hillock
Feb 5, 20245 min read
140


"I Just Need My Momma" - Insight Into Our Journey With Lewy Body Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia awareness, personal caregiver experience, education and resources

Beth Morris
Jan 31, 20245 min read
79


A Helpful Dementia Analogy: The Tree Analogy
Analogies can be incredibly helpful when used to explain something as complex as dementia. There are so many layers and elements to...

Jessie Hillock
Apr 14, 20233 min read
290


12 Helpful Communication Tips When Talking With Someone Living With Dementia
Hello! Welcome to The Memory Compass. We are your family's personal memory loss navigator! Our private practice provides 1:1 dementia...

Jessie Hillock
Oct 11, 20215 min read
348


What do you get when you invest in 1:1 Dementia Family Coaching with The Memory Compass?
I know you are likely wondering what this Dementia Family Coaching thing is all about? There are coaches out there for weight loss,...

Jessie Hillock
Jun 3, 20214 min read
162


"I was told my loved one has a cognitive impairment. What does that mean?"
"What exactly IS cognitive decline?"
Difficulties in the cognitive processes of attention, memory, organization, problem solving/reasoning..

Jessie Hillock
Jan 28, 20202 min read
112


Normal Aging Versus When to Seek Support Services
There is a popular and common misconception around what is normal aging versus a more advanced cognitive decline.

Jessie Hillock
Jan 15, 20202 min read
182


Holiday Gift Ideas For Individuals Living With Dementia
Around the holiday season, I tend to get asked about gift ideas from loved ones of individuals coping with memory impairment. While...

Jessie Hillock
Nov 28, 20194 min read
311
bottom of page