# 63. Meaningful Conversation: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

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Podcast: [The Caregiver's Journey](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-caregiver-s-journey-6975604)
Published: 2026-06-02T07:00:39+00:00
Episode link: https://thecaregiversjourney.org/
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Duration seconds: 1507

## Resource

"Once caregivers get it, they're like, 'My gosh.' You just have to train yourself to walk around the brick wall to the moment, the now, and the imagination." — Anne Basting Do you struggle to create meaningful connections with your loved one living with dementia? Almost all of us do. You're not alone — and there are concrete tools you can learn right now to change that. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we understand how isolating it can feel when conversations stall and connection seems just out of reach. We're sharing five tips for creating intentionally meaningful moments with your loved one, from Anne Basting, founder of the award-winning nonprofit TimeSlips, who has spent 30 years developing and researching creative storytelling approaches for people living with dementia. Let's explore five essential tips for creating meaningful connections — from believing in your own creativity to turning shared moments into lasting gifts. Connect with us and share your tips: Website: https://thecaregiversjourney.org/ Donate: https://give.cornerstone.cc/thecaregiversjourney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregiversjourney/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecaregiversjourneys/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suearmstrongryan/ , https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancytreaster/ Email: sue@thecaregiversjourney.org , nancy@thecaregiversjourney.org Full Show Notes https://thecaregiversjourney.org/63-meaningful-conversation-five-essential-tips-alzheimers-and-other-dementias/ Additional Resources Mentioned Support the nonprofit The Caregiver's Journey: https://give.cornerstone.cc/thecaregiversjourney TimeSlips: https://www.timeslips.org/ Dementia Friendly America: https://dfamerica.org/timeslip…

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