One-on-one caregiver guidance
Personalized education and practical problem-solving for family caregivers, offered virtually and through scheduled in-home consultations where available.
Ask about a consultation →CALM GUIDANCE FOR COMPLICATED DAYS
Dementia care is complicated.
You don't have to figure it out alone.
Practical, compassionate support for families navigating dementia—and thoughtful education for the professionals who care for them.
Dubravka Labovic, RN, MSN, PhD(c) · Geriatric and memory-care nursing
FOR FAMILIES & CAREGIVERS
Start where you are.
Whether you're facing a new diagnosis, difficult behavior changes, or the exhaustion of daily caregiving, you deserve a place to ask questions and make a manageable plan.
Understanding behaviors
Explore what agitation, resistance, repeated questions, and changes in routine may be communicating—and ways to respond with dignity.
Discuss your concerns →Caregiver well-being
Make room for the caregiver's sleep, stress, pain, support, and capacity—not only the needs of the person with dementia.
Explore resources →“No family should have to lose its own health to care for someone it loves.”
— Dubravka LabovicFOR NURSES & ORGANIZATIONS
Education grounded in real care.
Practical dementia and geriatric nursing education for healthcare teams, including behavior support, recognizing pain, caregiver communication, and person-centered approaches.
Workshops, staff education, and self-paced course development are in progress. Continuing education credit will be offered only when applicable approvals are in place.
Inquire about trainingPotential education topics
- Dementia behaviors and unmet needs
- Pain recognition and assessment
- Communication with families
- Caregiver stress and support
- Practical geriatric care strategies
WRITING & RESOURCES
Words and tools for the hard days.
Read caregiver-focused essays, practical guides, and reflections from years in memory care. I also develop accessible health education content for organizations.
Ask about writing projectsFrom the notebook
Topics include caregiver pain and exhaustion, changes in sleep, recognizing discomfort, communication, and the quiet work of caring.
Substack articles and downloadable resources can be linked here when ready.
A GENTLE PLACE TO BEGIN
The first four weeks after a dementia diagnosis
A simple starting framework: what to do now, what can wait, and what to ask at the next appointment.
Week 1Gather questions and medications
Week 2Notice changes and daily routines
Week 3Review safety and support needs
Week 4Build a realistic next-step plan
The complete free guide will be available here when the delivery system is connected.
WHO IS BEHIND THIS
Written by a nurse who has sat at these kitchen tables.
I'm Dubravka Labovic, RN, MSN, PhD(c), a registered nurse with more than a decade of experience in geriatric nursing, memory care, and nursing leadership. My doctoral research examines chronic pain, stress, and social support among family caregivers of people living with dementia.
Notes From Memory Care brings together clinical experience, research, and a belief that caring for someone with dementia should never mean forgetting the caregiver.
Care for the person living with dementia.
Care for the person carrying the care.
LET'S CONNECT
Tell me what kind of support you're looking for.
Interested in family caregiver guidance, staff education, or a writing collaboration? Send a short inquiry and we'll discuss next steps.