Divas and Dementia

Mama Would Want Me to Keep Living | Birthday Reflection https://www.youtube.com/shorts/u_zgkXuPrAg On my birthday, I can’t help but think about Mama. I truly believe she would want me to keep living. Keep laughing. Keep creating. Keep building a legacy. So that’s exactly what I’m going to do. No guilt. No standing still. Just gratitude for another year and a promise to keep making every day count. Happy Birthday to me. 🎵 Keep Living For Me #DivasAndDementia #CaregiverSupport #DementiaCare #KeepLivingForMe #CrystalLBass via Divas and Dementia https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrcbzuAF0cFTSAE2a4_VcrA July 25, 2026 at 05:42AM

The Boom You Didn’t Know You Needed! 👊🏾 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9cINKMujjl0 via Divas and Dementia https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrcbzuAF0cFTSAE2a4_VcrA July 24, 2026 at 07:00PM

This Never Gets Old! Let Your Man Decide! #dementia #tbt https://www.youtube.com/shorts/a4CFxBPBwug All my life, my mama has had a big natural butt. I used to get teased about it in school because of it. Fast forward to today… now that BBLs are everywhere, people are questioning HER natural body. Even with dementia, Mama wasn’t having it. Her response? “Let their husbands decide.” We laughed, but let’s be real for a second… Can we normalize NOT commenting on people’s bodies? Whether it’s natural, surgery, weight gain, weight loss, young or old… it’s simply rude. Mama handled it with humor. The question never should’ve been asked. Have you ever had someone make an inappropriate comment about your body? Let me know in the comments. #DivasAndDementia #DementiaJourney #CaregiverLife #BodyPositivity #RespectBoundaries via Divas and Dementia https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrcbzuAF0cFTSAE2a4_VcrA July 24, 2026 at 05:00AM

Rule #1: Don’t Put Anything Down! 😂 #tbt https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WiTrOgBFPhM One thing I’ve learned? If I sit something down and Mama gets her hands on it… consider it hers. Getting it back becomes a full-blown negotiation. Wallets. Keys. Phones. Snacks. Doesn’t matter. It really is like having a toddler all over again… except she’s my mama. If you’re caring for someone living with dementia, you already know: if it’s important, keep it in your hand! Caregivers, what’s one thing your loved one has “claimed” that had you begging for it back? #DivasAndDementia #DementiaJourney #CaregiverLife #DementiaCaregiver #CaregiverHumor via Divas and Dementia https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrcbzuAF0cFTSAE2a4_VcrA July 24, 2026 at 04:00AM

Trying to Do Something Nice But Dementia Has Other Plans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBYZGKqta70 You really can’t script dementia. One minute everything is fine, and the next you’re wondering how you got here. No good deed goes unpunished! Have you ever had a simple task turn into a full-blown adventure with your loved one? #Dementia #DementiaCare #MemoryCare #CaregiverLife #DivasAndDementia #Alzheimers #CaregiverHumor via Divas and Dementia https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrcbzuAF0cFTSAE2a4_VcrA July 23, 2026 at 04:00AM

A Simple Dementia Brain Exercise You Can Try Today https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1XAvXuU5k54 Good morning, everybody! Here’s a simple brain exercise we use all the time: ask them to repeat a word or short phrase. It’s an easy way to encourage focus, attention, and conversation without making it feel like a test. Mama is doing well today. She had a little fall, but she’s doing okay… still alive. I know many of you worry about her, but she’s hanging in there. And yes… I’m still getting “RIP Mama” messages. Please don’t believe everything you see online. If this tip helps you or someone you love, share it with another caregiver. We learn so much from each other. #Dementia #DementiaCare #CaregiverTips #BrainExercise #MemoryCare #Alzheimers #DivasAndDementia via Divas and Dementia https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrcbzuAF0cFTSAE2a4_VcrA July 22, 2026 at 07:00PM

I Planned A Haircut! Dementia Had Other Plans. 💜 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha3Tk9fXDb8 Yesterday’s plan was simple… Cut Mama’s hair at the facility, then head out for some birthday photos. Well… that lasted about 30 seconds. 😂 The second I told her we were going out, she was READY. Right then. She never sat still for the haircut. But let me tell you… when Mama got dressed, she KNEW she was cute! And she showed up for these birthday pictures! Sometimes the plan doesn’t go as planned… and that’s okay. The memories are what matter. If you’re caring for someone living with dementia, you’ve probably learned that flexibility is part of the job. Some of the best moments happen when you let go of the schedule and just go with the flow. If this made you smile, I’d love for you to subscribe and follow our journey. #DivasAndDementia #DementiaCare #CaregiverLife #BirthdayPhotos #AlzheimersAwareness via Divas and Dementia https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrcbzuAF0cFTSAE2a4_VcrA July 22, 2026 at 05:00AM

One Easy Way I Groom My Mom with Dementia https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1uYs_RbGMxE #OnThisDay I know there are a lot of ways to remove facial hair. This is simply what works for Mama and me. And no… it doesn’t grow back thicker. When you’re caring for someone with dementia, sometimes the best solution is the one that’s quick, gentle, and gets the job done. What matters is that they’re comfortable—not how you choose to do it. How do you handle grooming with your loved one? #Dementia #DementiaCare #CaregiverTips #MemoryCare #Caregiving #DivasAndDementia #Alzheimers via Divas and Dementia https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrcbzuAF0cFTSAE2a4_VcrA July 22, 2026 at 04:00AM

Anyone Else Cut Onions? 😂 #dementia https://www.youtube.com/shorts/e5MZDE94-Ow You have to be fast on your feet! 😂😂 via Divas and Dementia https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrcbzuAF0cFTSAE2a4_VcrA July 21, 2026 at 05:00AM

Brain Exercise For Dementia That Doesn’t Feel Like A Test 💜 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC35dhE0768 One of the best brain exercises I’ve found for Mama doesn’t involve flashcards, puzzles, or apps. We simply talk about something we loved talking about long before dementia… MEN. The conversation flows naturally because it taps into familiar memories instead of making her feel like she’s being tested. That’s the goal. Keep it fun, keep it familiar, and keep them engaged. Not every brain exercise has to feel like an exercise. Have you found a topic that instantly lights your loved one up? I’d love to hear what works for your family. #Dementia #DementiaCare #CaregiverTips #BrainHealth #Alzheimers #MemoryCare #DivasAndDementia via Divas and Dementia https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrcbzuAF0cFTSAE2a4_VcrA July 21, 2026 at 04:00AM

Fresh Air Really Can Make a Difference w/Dementia 💜 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/oMK6dwF9ybM #OnThisDay FUN FACT: According to Mama, everybody was hardheaded! I had to sneak that into my movie. 😂 Anywho… caregiving can be a struggle, but fresh air is one of my favorite “medicines.” A little sunshine and a change of scenery can do wonders for her mood. Some days, it even helps with the restlessness. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy. Sometimes a Popeyes run is enough. Never underestimate the power of getting your loved one outside. Watch FORTUITOUS now on the FREE Vyre app or at VYRE.tv. #DementiaCare #Caregiver #Alzheimers #Fortuitous #shorts #youtubeshorts via Divas and Dementia https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrcbzuAF0cFTSAE2a4_VcrA July 20, 2026 at 04:19AM

Caregivers Are Human Too/Patience Tested https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTFEkefb71s I’m patient 99% of the time. But at the end of the day… I’m human. There are days when Mama tests every ounce of patience I have. And on those days? I drop her off, get home, and sleep like a BABY. No guilt. No shame. Just a caregiver who gave everything she had that day and needed to recharge so she could do it all again tomorrow. If you’re a caregiver, please know that reaching your limit doesn’t make you a bad person. It makes you human. Caregivers… tell me I’m not the only one. We can be honest here. #DivasAndDementia #DementiaCaregiver #CaregiverLife #DementiaJourney #CaregiverSupport via Divas and Dementia https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrcbzuAF0cFTSAE2a4_VcrA July 20, 2026 at 04:00AM

Mama’s LAST Trip to the State Fair! 😂 #dementia https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mVqV9SfzJJI We USED to go to the Maryland State Fair every single year. It started off soooo good… Until it didn’t. Let’s just say… this became Mama’s LAST rodeo. Some outings become beautiful memories. Others become reminders that dementia changes what a person can comfortably enjoy. And that’s okay. We adjust, laugh when we can, and keep making new memories. #NeverAgain 😂 Have you ever had an outing that made you realize it was time to do things differently? Let me know in the comments. #DivasAndDementia #MarylandStateFair #DementiaJourney #CaregiverLife #OnThisDay via Divas and Dementia https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrcbzuAF0cFTSAE2a4_VcrA July 19, 2026 at 05:00AM

Why I Don’t Ask for Dementia Suggestions: Read Caption https://www.youtube.com/shorts/we1HyqmKfMY One thing about this dementia journey… Please know we didn’t get here yesterday. Mama was officially diagnosed in 2017, but the signs started long before that. Over the years, I’ve spent countless hours, dollars, and tears trying products, remedies, and well-meaning suggestions that simply didn’t work. Dementia is unpredictable. What works today may not work tomorrow. What helps one person may never help another. Sometimes there isn’t a cure or a perfect solution. Sometimes you just learn to adapt… improvise… and do a little HOOD RAT ish to make it through the day. No matter how many things I give her, she will NOT pick it. But these scrubs did it for her that day. 🤪🤣😩 If you’re a caregiver, you know exactly what I mean. And yes… a sense of humor is absolutely required. Caregivers, what’s one thing this journey has taught you? I’d love to hear from you. #DivasAndDementia #DementiaCaregiver #CaregiverLife #DementiaJourney #CaregiverSupport via Divas and Dementia https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrcbzuAF0cFTSAE2a4_VcrA July 19, 2026 at 04:00AM

How to Watch My Movie FORTUITOUS For Free! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/i9XIAuwSItg I’m trying my best to reply to everyone’s questions, but here’s the easiest way to watch FORTUITOUS. Just open the VYRE app or website and search FORTUITOUS. https://ift.tt/EU5RZd9 We’re currently the #1 movie, so you’ll see it right away. You can’t miss it! After you watch, come back and let me know what you think! #FortuitousMovie #VYRE #IndependentFilm #SupportIndieFilm #YouTubeShorts via Divas and Dementia https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrcbzuAF0cFTSAE2a4_VcrA July 18, 2026 at 05:30AM

ICYMI/Full Live Replay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3FAcj6pgMc Missed the live? No worries! Here’s the replay. Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation, shared your experiences, and supported one another. If you’re watching the replay, let me know where you’re tuning in from! #DivasAndDementia #DementiaCare #CaregiverSupport #Alzheimers #YouTubeShorts via Divas and Dementia https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrcbzuAF0cFTSAE2a4_VcrA July 18, 2026 at 05:00AM

Every Little Brain Exercise Counts #PINK 💗🙌🏾 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/veB4QmIaRAA I asked Mama what color my dress was. She said, “Pink!” Was it a simple question? Yes. But I’m always looking for small, pressure-free ways to gently exercise her brain and keep her engaged. There are no guarantees with dementia, but we’ll celebrate every little win. #DivasAndDementia #DementiaCare #BrainHealth #Alzheimers #YouTubeShorts via Divas and Dementia https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrcbzuAF0cFTSAE2a4_VcrA July 18, 2026 at 04:00AM