Amie Clark

Creator @agingtodaycare | Consultant | Former Co-founder @seniorlist | #aging and #seniorcare are my jam | MT girl in the city

[Amie Clark @AmieClarkBSW]

@CoachDanGo @AgingTodayCare You should probably mention the terrible taste and that it thickens quickly when you mix it with liquid. I use a small amount of electrolyte powder to offset the taste. Other than that, Psyllium husk is absolute magic.

[🌱 Daily Caring @DailyCaring]

New Wave of AI Caregiving Tools for 2026 Is Challenging the Status Quo

If you’ve read our initial review of the modern AI caregiver assistant apps, you know that tools like Abridge and Caring Village are already changing the game for administrative tasks.

But as we move further into 2026, artificial intelligence technology is getting more specialized and more humanistic.

https://t.co/4v5LYhEgwz

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Recent data suggests that #loneliness for aging adults carries the equivalent risk of smoking 15 cigarettes a day, or severe alcoholism.

This means family members and #caregivers need to ensure their loved ones feel connected and feel socially engaged.

To read more about the phenomenon of loneliness and brain health, click here: https://t.co/VP8YZ3eGFI

[Amie Clark @AmieClarkBSW]

Anyone who has worked in memory care/ICF has stories just like this. :( 👇

[Maryam @hell_line0]

i used to work in a nursing home and there was one particular woman who was very mobile but had significant dementia. Her husband would come in sometimes and take her home for a few hours. She would come back very upset and anxious. We were pretty sure he was taking her home to have sex with her and because she was mentally a child, she got very upset. But there was no proof. That man was very likely raping his demented wife and did not care about the consequences for her mental state..

[Maryam @hell_line0]

i used to work in a nursing home and there was one particular woman who was very mobile but had significant dementia. Her husband would come in sometimes and take her home for a few hours. She would come back very upset and anxious. We were pretty sure he was taking her home to have sex with her and because she was mentally a child, she got very upset. But there was no proof. That man was very likely raping his demented wife and did not care about the consequences for her mental state..

[Doctor @DipshikhaGhosh]

Childbirth is marketed like a lifestyle upgrade. Soft lighting. Empowerment slogans. A healthy baby placed neatly on a chest as if nothing else worth mentioning happened in the room.

The fine print is hidden. Hemorrhage becomes “a complication.” Organ failure becomes “things took a turn.” Death becomes “tragic” and then swiftly private, because detailing how a woman bled out or seized or went into cardiac arrest might ruin the vibe.

We are extremely committed to not scaring women. So committed that we withhold information. So committed that we pretend risk is rare, pain is fleeting, and survival is the default setting. We call it reassurance. It’s actually omission.

When childbirth goes wrong, we close ranks. Doctors cite confidentiality. Families are urged to focus on the joy. The woman’s body is treated like an inconvenient subplot in a story that only cares about outcomes if the baby lives. If the mother dies, she becomes a cautionary whisper, not a systemic failure.

And heaven forbid the woman knew better. If a medically trained woman dies in childbirth, we don’t interrogate the system. We lower our voices and say “even experts aren’t immune,” as if the takeaway is cosmic irony rather than structural negligence.

The rule is simple enough. Celebrate the miracle, bury the cost. Because if we told the truth, women might ask questions. They might demand better care. They might hesitate. They might decide that risking their life deserves more than platitudes and pastel posters. They might just stop giving in to “you should have a baby to fully own your womanhood” by “well-meaning” people.

So we keep selling childbirth as sunshine with a side of courage. And when a woman pays with her body or her life, we call it rare, tragic, and absolutely not something we should talk about too much.

Wouldn’t want to ruin the miracle. That’s all that mattered, not women’s lives.

[Amie Clark @AmieClarkBSW]

@MaritsaGeorgiou Funny and eww at the same time!

[🌱 Daily Caring @DailyCaring]

Here's a handy "dementia awareness card" that you can print out and hand to staff if/when you're dining out with somebody who has #dementia. Hand them out discreetly to staff upon arrival.

From https://t.co/RDUZ6vzQH5

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When DailyCaring asked readers how they reconnected with themselves and the outside world after caregiving ended, dozens of former caregivers replied with remarkable honesty.

Their reflections revealed a mix of loss, gratitude, and the quiet, determined work of rebuilding a new identity.

Want a real education about LIFE AFTER CAREGIVING? Please read the comments in our recent piece, found here: https://t.co/xg501fjAPc

Please feel free to add your story if you're comfortable. Sharing could help countless current or former caregivers who are burned out or grieving at this time...

cc: @LEAD_Coalition @sixtyandme @drbarryjjacobs @HalCranmer @LeezaGibbons @AmyGoyer @SrCareCorner @ShelleyWebbRN @Caregiving @CaregiversVoice

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"When DailyCaring asked our readers how they reconnected with themselves and the outside world after caregiving ended, dozens of former caregivers replied with remarkable honesty."

https://t.co/tF6rYly6qX

Here are their stories:

[Amie Clark @AmieClarkBSW]

@WSDOT_East If only these boats could talk.

[Carl Hindy, Ph.D. @DrCarlHindy]

IF I GET DEMENTIA…..
I’d like my family to hang this wish list up on the wall where I live. I want them to remember these things.

1a. Every time you enter the room announce yourself. “Hi Dad - it’s Amanda.”
NEVER ask- Do you know who I am??? That causes anxiety.

• If I get dementia, I want my friends and family to embrace my reality.

• If I think my spouse is still alive, or if I think we’re visiting my parents for dinner, let me believe those things. I’ll be much happier for it.

• If I get dementia, don’t argue with me about what is true for me versus what is true for you.

• If I get dementia, and I am not sure who you are, do not take it personally. My timeline is confusing to me.

• If I get dementia, and can no longer use utensils, do not start feeding me. Instead, switch me to a finger-food diet, and see if I can still feed myself.

• If I get dementia, and I am sad or anxious, hold my hand and listen. Do not tell me that my feelings are unfounded.

• If I get dementia, I don’t want to be treated like a child. Talk to me like the adult that I am.

• If I get dementia, I still want to enjoy the things that I’ve always enjoyed. Help me find a way to exercise, read, and visit with friends.

• If I get dementia, ask me to tell you a story from my past.

• If I get dementia, and I become agitated, take the time to figure out what is bothering me.

• If I get dementia, treat me the way that you would want to be treated.

• If I get dementia, make sure that there are plenty of snacks for me in the house. Even now if I don’t eat I get angry, and if I have dementia, I may have trouble explaining what I need.

• If I get dementia, don’t talk about me as if I’m not in the room.

• If I get dementia, don’t feel guilty if you cannot care for me 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s not your fault, and you’ve done your best. Find someone who can help you, or choose a great new place for me to live. With a bus and activities!!

• If I get dementia, and I live in a dementia care community, please visit me often.

• If I get dementia, don’t act frustrated if I mix up names, events, or places.
Take a deep breath. It’s not my fault.

• If I get dementia, make sure I always have my favorite music playing within earshot.

• If I get dementia, and I like to pick up items and carry them around, help me return those items to their original place.

• If I get dementia, don’t exclude me from parties and family gatherings.

• If I get dementia, know that I still like receiving hugs or handshakes.

• If I get dementia, remember that I am still the person you know and love.”

ᴄᴏᴘʏ ᴀɴᴅ ᴘᴀsᴛᴇ in Honor of someone you know or knew who has dementia. In Honor of all those I know and love and lost who are fighting Dementia/Alzheimer’s.

[Amie Clark @AmieClarkBSW]

@0x45o I went for a hike *by myself * after some tough family stuff. I had a moment of joy and clarity, plus fresh autumn air. Feeling the feels, took a picture.

[🌱 Daily Caring @DailyCaring]

6 Festive Fall Activities for Seniors

We've curated five simple, festive, and inclusive activities designed to spark happy memories, stimulate the senses, and celebrate the unique charm of the autumn season with your loved one.

https://t.co/rrUURObM8k

[Amie Clark @AmieClarkBSW]

@dodegaard Can confirm.

[Amie Clark @AmieClarkBSW]

This is the way. 👇

[Tamorah Shareef Muhammad @ModestyQueen19]

NBA legend Alonzo Mourning built a 37 million dollar senior living complex in Florida, called Astoria on 9th. It has 120 apartments, with one and two bedroom homes that are between 635 and 900 square feet.

Rent is only 322 dollars for those with very low income, and even the highest rent is around 1316 dollars, which is still much less than most places in Florida. To qualify, seniors must be 55 or older and have an income below certain levels, so it is made for people who really need affordable housing.

The community is not just about cheap rent. It has a cyber café with internet and a kitchen, a gym for exercise, a clubhouse where people can gather, and even a dog park for pets. Everything was designed to look modern and welcoming, just like expensive apartments, so that seniors feel proud of where they live.

This project gives seniors a safe and beautiful home at a price they can afford. Alonzo Mourning showed all rich people what giving back really looks like, building something that changes lives in a real and lasting way.

[Tamorah Shareef Muhammad @ModestyQueen19]

NBA legend Alonzo Mourning built a 37 million dollar senior living complex in Florida, called Astoria on 9th. It has 120 apartments, with one and two bedroom homes that are between 635 and 900 square feet.

Rent is only 322 dollars for those with very low income, and even the highest rent is around 1316 dollars, which is still much less than most places in Florida. To qualify, seniors must be 55 or older and have an income below certain levels, so it is made for people who really need affordable housing.

The community is not just about cheap rent. It has a cyber café with internet and a kitchen, a gym for exercise, a clubhouse where people can gather, and even a dog park for pets. Everything was designed to look modern and welcoming, just like expensive apartments, so that seniors feel proud of where they live.

This project gives seniors a safe and beautiful home at a price they can afford. Alonzo Mourning showed all rich people what giving back really looks like, building something that changes lives in a real and lasting way.

[☀️Aging Today @AgingTodayCare]

5 Ultimate Longevity Trends from the Healthy Aging Experts here on Twitter! Pls share! 💪

Click through to read about the biggest trends in longevity from experts like: @Dr_Singularity, @DrFrankLipman, @Stanford, @KristenJakobitz, & @DavidPerlmutter.

https://t.co/2dlsFQdVFB

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In a new guest column, Gary Tetz discusses the psychological effects of working in long-term care and how individuals in the field should prioritize self-care.

https://t.co/ePge5ZLmu2 #skillednursing #nursinghomes #longtermcare #postacutecare

[🌱 Daily Caring @DailyCaring]

The Best Small Dog Breeds For Older Adults

Studies have shown that having a canine companion can reduce loneliness, ease anxiety, & help combat depression. Dogs also offer health benefits like lowering blood pressure & encouraging physical activity.
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