A Book. A Journal. A Caregiver Circle™
EVERY 3 SECONDS DEMENTIA REWRITES MORE THAN 1 LIFE.
57 million worldwide
12 million caregivers in the US
$413 billion in care — and countless untold stories.
A Book. A Journal. A Caregiver Circle™.
“The most meaningful gifts don’t just say ‘I love you.’ They say, ‘I see you.’”
The weight of this journey was never meant to live only inside you —
that’s why we created a book to guide the way, a journal to hold your story,
and a circle where caregivers find connection and community.
So Your Loved One Has Dementia – Now What?
A Psychologist’s Guide Through the Heart of Caregiving
Caregiving begins in a moment — a diagnosis, a conversation, a subtle shift you can’t quite name. Suddenly, you’re navigating medical appointments, legal questions, safety concerns, and emotional terrain no one prepared you for.
This book was written to guide you through what happens next — not just logistically, but emotionally. Drawing from nearly four decades of work with families facing dementia, and my own experience caring for my father, I offer both clear, practical steps and a compassionate voice for the journey.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Understanding the changing brain and what to expect at each stage
- Making legal and safety decisions with confidence, not panic
- Starting the conversations most families avoid — with courage and clarity
- Naming and navigating the emotions that come with this role
“Dr. Lori Stevic-Rust’s book, So, Your Loved One Has Dementia—Now What?, is a true gift for anyone caring for aging parents. She beautifully blends her clinical expertise as a psychologist with her personal experience as a daughter and caregiver, creating a guide that is both professional and profoundly human. With warmth, empathy, and wisdom, she helps readers understand every stage of the caregiving journey — offering comfort, clarity, and hope along the way. We’ll be sharing this book with our residents’ families as a reminder they’re not alone in this journey.“
The Caregiver Companion Journal
A Keepsake for the Road no one trains you to walk.
Caregiving isn’t just about medications, appointments, and logistics. It’s what happens in the quiet spaces between. The worry that never fully goes away. The exhaustion you’ve learned to carry without talking about it. The way your world shifts in ways most people can’t see.
This journal wasn’t created to make you a “better” caregiver. You already show up every day. This is a space to hold what doesn’t fit into checklists, lab results, or polite updates. A place to set it down, even for a moment.
This isn’t just a collection of blank pages. And it’s not a place to force gratitude when that doesn’t feel real. It’s filled with therapeutic prompts and gentle guidance to help you get to the truth underneath the noise — so your story can emerge, piece by piece, and become the keepsake it deserves to be.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Guided prompts and thoughtful questions to help you slow down and hear your own voice again.
- Space to write, sketch, or tuck in photos that hold meaning for you.
- A way to honor your story—not just the care you give.
- A quiet corner to lay down the weight you’ve been carrying.
This journal isn’t about finding the perfect words or recording a polished version of your days.
It’s about telling the truth — your truth — in the middle of caregiving.
And letting that truth be seen, even if only by you.
“As a health psychologist, I often encourage caregivers to journal as part of their coping process. This journal goes far beyond blank pages—it offers guided therapeutic prompts that foster reflection, self-compassion, and emotional processing. It’s beautifully structured, clinically sound, and emotionally resonant. A powerful tool for sustaining caregiver well-being.“
The Caregiver Circle™
You’re caring for someone you love—now it’s time to care for you.
The Caregiver Circle™ is your place to breathe again. This online community is designed to make the journey less overwhelming and more manageable.
You’ll learn practical strategies to handle daily challenges, share experiences with people who understand, and find guidance from Dr. Lori Stevic-Rust—psychologist, author, and caregiver.