RESOURCE CENTER
Guidance for Every
Step of the Journey
Caring for someone living with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, or other cognitive changes can bring questions you never expected to face.
You don’t have to figure everything out alone.
Every Journey Matters provides practical education, tools, and trusted resources to help seniors, caregivers, and families navigate everyday life with greater confidence, dignity, and connection.
“You don’t have to know every step of the journey. Sometimes, you simply need the right information, the right support, and someone willing to walk beside you.”
— Every Journey Matters
WHAT YOU'LL FIND
RESOURCES
🧠 Understanding Dementia & Alzheimer’s
Signs and symptoms, stages, behaviors, communication changes, when to seek help
Burnout, stress, respite care, asking for help, caregiver self-care
💙 Caregiver Support
🏠 Daily Living & Routines
Sleep, sundowning, bathing, dressing, meals, wandering, creating routines
🤝 Finding Care & Community Support
Home care, adult day programs, senior centers, RCFE/memory care, hospice and community services
🧩 Activities & Cognitive Engagement
Memory activities, conversation prompts, games, music, movement, workbooks
📄 Planning & Family Resources
Care planning, family conversations, questions to ask providers, downloadable checklists and guides
Explore Resources by Topic
Find practical information for the part of the journey you're navigating today
FREE TOOLS FOR FAMILIES
Practical resources you can use at home.
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📄 Daily Routine Planner
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Create greater consistency throughout the day.
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Keep important medical and contact information in one place.
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📄 Caregiver Emergency Information Sheet
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Keep important medical and contact information in one place.
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Doctor Appointment Question Checklist
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Medication Tracking Sheet
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📄 Getting to Know Me - Senior Profile
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📄 Dementia Communication Tips
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Sundowning Tips
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Activities & Conversation Guide
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Memory & Engagement Worksheets
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LEARN WITH EJM
Education. Encouragement. Practical Guidance.
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Not sure where to begin?
Tell us what your family is navigating, and we'll help connect you with information and resources that may help.
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Every journey matters.
Every memory matters.
Every life matters.
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