{"id":77,"date":"2026-03-15T08:25:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T08:25:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graciousheartshomecare.com\/?p=77"},"modified":"2026-04-15T12:05:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T12:05:51","slug":"dementia-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/graciousheartshomecare.com\/?p=77","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Dementia Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"517\">Caring for a parent or an aging partner with dementia can feel overwhelming. You may start noticing small changes like forgetfulness, confusion, or shifts in behavior. Over time, these moments become more frequent, and it becomes harder to manage everything on your own.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"544\">This is where we step in.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"792\">At Gracious Hearts Homecare, we provide hands-on support that helps your loved one feel safe, calm, and understood. 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