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Helping someone with dementia stay engaged and independent can be challenging, especially when the activities you've tried don't seem to work. But sometimes, small changes in how we set up activities or organize the home can make a meaningful difference. In this episode, I'm joined by Ju Tu, founder of Aegeliss, who turned her family's dementia caregiving experience into thoughtfully designed products that help people with cognitive impairment continue doing more for themselves. ➡️ Shop Aegeliss: https://www.aegeliss.com/nataliedmonds Use code Lovecareblazers for 10% off your first three orders. We talk about why familiar activities like puzzles or folding towels don't always work the way they're usually set up, how visual cues and labels can make everyday tasks easier, and how Montessori-inspired approaches can help people with dementia maintain a sense of independence and purpose. You'll also learn simple things you can try at home, even without buying anything, to make activities more accessible and give your loved one more opportunities to participate on their own terms. If you'd like to see this episode on video, you can hop on over to my YouTube channel here. 📙 Preorder The Dementia Care Toolkit: https://careblazers.com/toolkit → Learn about the Care Collective: https://tinyurl.com/podcast-cc ⏱ CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - Ju's story of caring for her grandparents 1:56 - What Montessori means in dementia care 3:29 - How losing independence can show up as behaviors 7:01 - Room signs and labels that make home easier 10:14 - Why traditional puzzles can be frustrating in dementia 14:44 - Simple Montessori activities you can try at home 18:12 - Where to place signs so they get noticed 25:20 - The email that keeps Ju going --- Hi, I'm Dr. Natali Edmonds, a board-certified geropsychologist specializing in dementia care. Whether your loved one has Alzheimer's, frontotemporal, Lewy body, vascular, or mixed dementia, we believe that to create a dementia-friendly world, we must first create a caregiver-friendly world. This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare provider for medical guidance.