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Supporting a loved one with dementia is hard. You don’t have to figure it out alone.

Tell Steward what's going on. We'll help you identify the most important next steps, find resources that actually apply where your parent lives, and learn from families who have already been through it.

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What's happening with your parent?

Dad was diagnosed with dementia Mom had a fall My parent shouldn't be driving anymore I need help managing their finances We need care at home We're considering assisted living or memory care I need short-term respite care I don't even know where to start

You don't need another list of resources.

You need to know what matters first.

Example

Your next priorities

1
Get legal authority in place
Do this before cognitive decline progresses.
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2
Address driving safety
Recent incidents make this an immediate priority.
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3
Check VA benefits
Your father may qualify for additional support.
See what he qualifies for →
4
Understand their finances
You'll need this before making longer-term care decisions.
Use the checklist →
5
Start researching memory care
You may not need it yet, but waitlists can be long.
See nearby options →

Caregiving is local. Steward is too.

Benefits, care programs, costs, waitlists, transportation and public services vary depending on where your parent lives. Steward helps you find the options that actually apply to your family.

Wheaton, Illinois

DuPage County aging resources
VA services
Respite programs
Local memory care options
Transportation support

Learn from someone who's already been there.

Sometimes the most useful answer isn't just what you should do. It's knowing how another family actually did it.

Alexandra

Caring for her mother with dementia · San Francisco

What she wishes she'd known earlier

Start exploring long-term care before you urgently need it.
Finding the right adult day program can make home care much more sustainable.
Local programs are often more useful than generic national resources.

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From overwhelmed to knowing what to do next.

Know what matters

A prioritized plan based on your family's situation.

Know where to go

Relevant local programs, services, benefits and care options.

Learn from someone who's done it

Real experiences from families who have navigated similar decisions.

You don't need to have everything figured out.

Tell us what's happening with your parent. We'll help you figure out where to start.