# Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: Later On Steps 18-20 / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

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Podcast: [The Caregiver's Journey](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-caregiver-s-journey-6975604)
Published: 2025-10-07T08:00:22+00:00
Episode link: https://thecaregiversjourney.org/
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## Resource

Have you reached the point where you're now fully responsible for your loved one's care and safety? Do you find yourself guiding others or managing all aspects of their daily needs? You've entered what we call "later on"—the final stage of the caregiving journey, and while some aspects may feel more manageable, new challenges and emotions emerge that require specific attention and planning. This final phase completes our comprehensive 20-step roadmap for dementia caregiving, covering the essential steps when you've moved beyond the messy middle into full caregiving responsibility. Connect with us and share your tips: Website: https://thecaregiversjourney.org/ 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 Guide: Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap https://thecaregiversjourney.org/guides/ Donate: https://give.cornerstone.cc/thecaregiversjourney Full show notes Additional Resources Mentioned Later On - You are now managing all aspects of their care 18. Plan for their End of Life Service: You may have done this with your loved one just after their diagnosis. If not, do this without them now: 26 minute TCJ podcast: 30. End of Life Service Preplanning TCJ blog: 30. End of Life Service Preplanning Leverage this End of Life Planning Worksheet . 19. Call in hospice. If you are not working with palliative care or a US Medicare GUIDE program organization (both of these are able to tell you when it’s time to call in hospice) Find a hospice organization. Get a doctor's referral. Schedule an initial evaluation. It’s almost never too early to get…

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