{"id":17775,"date":"2026-06-01T08:00:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T08:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/?p=17775"},"modified":"2026-06-02T16:52:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T16:52:48","slug":"east-bay-alzheimers-dementia-diagnosis-care-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/resources\/east-bay-alzheimers-dementia-diagnosis-care-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Helping East Bay Families Navigate Life After an Alzheimer\u2019s or Dementia Diagnosis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new Alzheimer\u2019s or dementia diagnosis can land like a thunderclap. One day, life feels \u201cnormal,\u201d and the next, everything seems to come with a giant question mark. For East Bay families, the good news is you don\u2019t have to figure it all out overnight or carry the load alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;Helping East Bay Families Navigate Life After an <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/resources\/understanding-the-progression-of-alzheimers-disease\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alzheimer\u2019s or Dementia Diagnosis<\/a> starts with small, intentional steps that protect safety, preserve dignity, and keep your loved one at the center of every decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What you will learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to emotionally and practically adjust after an Alzheimer\u2019s or dementia diagnosis within your East Bay family.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to create a simple, flexible care roadmap that supports safety, comfort, and dignity at home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to protect caregiver well-being while deciding when and how to bring in extra in-home support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How Always Best Care of East Bay can walk alongside your family with local, compassionate Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Life After a Dementia Diagnosis: A Support Guide for East Bay Families \ud83d\udc99\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ufV57ra6XBU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_36 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/resources\/east-bay-alzheimers-dementia-diagnosis-care-guide\/#Understanding_what_the_diagnosis_really_means\" title=\"Understanding what the diagnosis really means\">Understanding what the diagnosis really means<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/resources\/east-bay-alzheimers-dementia-diagnosis-care-guide\/#First_steps_for_East_Bay_families\" title=\"First steps for East Bay families\">First steps for East Bay families<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/resources\/east-bay-alzheimers-dementia-diagnosis-care-guide\/#Creating_a_simple_care_roadmap\" title=\"Creating a simple care roadmap\">Creating a simple care roadmap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/resources\/east-bay-alzheimers-dementia-diagnosis-care-guide\/#Making_home_safer_and_days_smoother\" title=\"Making home safer and days smoother\">Making home safer and days smoother<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/resources\/east-bay-alzheimers-dementia-diagnosis-care-guide\/#How_Helping_East_Bay_Families_Navigate_Life_After_an_Alzheimers_or_Dementia_Diagnosis_gets_easier_with_support\" title=\"How Helping East Bay Families Navigate Life After an Alzheimer\u2019s or Dementia Diagnosis gets easier with support\">How Helping East Bay Families Navigate Life After an Alzheimer\u2019s or Dementia Diagnosis gets easier with support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/resources\/east-bay-alzheimers-dementia-diagnosis-care-guide\/#Turning_Uncertainty_into_a_New_Kind_of_Hope\" title=\"Turning Uncertainty into a New Kind of Hope\">Turning Uncertainty into a New Kind of Hope<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_what_the_diagnosis_really_means\"><\/span>Understanding what the diagnosis really means<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A clearer picture of Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hearing the word \u201cdementia\u201d or \u201cAlzheimer\u2019s\u201d is scary, no doubt about it. Still, understanding what\u2019s happening in the brain can take a bit of the mystery out of the journey. These conditions affect memory, judgment, and behavior over time, often in uneven spurts. Some days may feel almost typical; others can be more confusing or frustrating. Knowing that ups and downs are part of the process helps families respond with patience instead of panic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why early planning changes everything<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early on, your loved one may still be able to share preferences, make decisions, and participate in planning. That\u2019s huge. It\u2019s much easier to talk about future wishes, safety, and support while conversations are still relatively clear. Rather than waiting for a crisis, <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/resources\/home-care-and-helping-your-parent-cope-with-an-alzheimers-diagnosis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">families who start planning sooner<\/a> usually feel more confident, less guilty, and far less rushed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2026\/05\/image-5-1024x569.jpeg\" alt=\"Caregiver in scrubs sitting on a sofa with a senior woman who uses a cane, looking through old photographs together in a cozy home, Always Best Care senior services logo in the corner.\" class=\"wp-image-17776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2026\/05\/image-5-1024x569.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2026\/05\/image-5-300x167.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2026\/05\/image-5-768x427.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2026\/05\/image-5.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_steps_for_East_Bay_families\"><\/span>First steps for East Bay families<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making room for emotions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grief, anger, fear, relief, yes, relief, often show up together after a diagnosis. Trying to shove those feelings down tends to backfire. Instead, acknowledge them. Give everyone in the family permission to say, \u201cI\u2019m scared,\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m sad,\u201d without judgment. A quick kitchen-table check-in or a short walk-and-talk can do more than long, heavy conversations that never quite happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talking with your loved one<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can feel awkward to bring up the diagnosis, but skirting it usually makes things tenser. Simple, respectful language works best. You might say, \u201cThe doctor explained that your memory changes are caused by Alzheimer\u2019s. We want to understand what matters most to you so we can support you.\u201d You\u2019re not grilling them; you\u2019re inviting them to help shape what comes next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2026\/05\/image-1024x567.png\" alt=\"Group of smiling seniors sitting at a table, stacking colorful blocks together during a memory care activity, Always Best Care senior services logo in the corner.\" class=\"wp-image-17778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2026\/05\/image-1024x567.png 1024w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2026\/05\/image-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2026\/05\/image-768x425.png 768w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2026\/05\/image.png 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building a support circle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trying to be the hero caregiver is a <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/resources\/helping-families-cope-with-alzheimers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fast track to burnout<\/a>. Talk with nearby relatives, trusted friends, neighbors, and local East Bay resources. Even small offers, like driving to appointments once a month or dropping off a meal, add up. The goal isn\u2019t perfection; it\u2019s to avoid feeling like you\u2019re doing this on an island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_simple_care_roadmap\"><\/span>Creating a simple care roadmap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking at needs now and later<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of care planning like sketching a map rather than carving something in stone. Right now, your loved one might just need occasional reminders or help with complex tasks like finances or medications. Later, they may require more hands-on support with bathing, dressing, or getting around safely. Jot down:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What they can still do independently<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where they need a little help<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where safety is already a concern<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That rough snapshot becomes the backbone of your roadmap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Partnering with healthcare providers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep one notebook or digital file for everything related to the diagnosis. List medications, appointments, behavior changes, and questions. Doctors appreciate families who track patterns; you\u2019ll get better, more precise guidance when you can say, \u201cOver the last month, these things started happening.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2026\/05\/image-1-1024x569.png\" alt=\"Always Best Care caregiver with a hand on a senior man\u2019s shoulder, offering support while they sit together in a home office, Always Best Care senior services logo in the corner.\" class=\"wp-image-17779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2026\/05\/image-1-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2026\/05\/image-1-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2026\/05\/image-1-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2026\/05\/image-1.png 1238w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Making_home_safer_and_days_smoother\"><\/span>Making home safer and days smoother<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A quick home safety check<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few simple tweaks can reduce falls and confusion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clear clutter from hallways and stairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add brighter lighting in key areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/resources\/fall-prevention-5-ways-to-make-stairs-safer-for-the-senior-in-your-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Install grab bars in bathrooms<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lock or secure cabinets with dangerous items<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use labels or signs for important rooms or drawers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re not trying to turn the house into a hospital, just nudging it in a safer direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2026\/05\/image-6-1024x569.jpeg\" alt=\"Senior man holding a coffee mug while a caregiver in blue scrubs sits beside him reading from a book, Always Best Care senior services logo in the corner.\" class=\"wp-image-17777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2026\/05\/image-6-1024x569.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2026\/05\/image-6-300x167.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2026\/05\/image-6-768x427.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2026\/05\/image-6.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Helping_East_Bay_Families_Navigate_Life_After_an_Alzheimers_or_Dementia_Diagnosis_gets_easier_with_support\"><\/span>How Helping East Bay Families Navigate Life After an Alzheimer\u2019s or Dementia Diagnosis gets easier with support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Helping East Bay Families Navigate Life After an Alzheimer\u2019s or Dementia Diagnosis isn\u2019t about finding a magic cure; it\u2019s about building a strong, <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/resources\/how-always-best-care-customizes-personal-care-for-east-bay-seniors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flexible support structure<\/a> around your loved one and yourself. Professional in-home care, especially from teams experienced in memory care, can provide steady hands and compassionate hearts. Caregivers trained in dementia care understand how to communicate, redirect, and support daily living while preserving dignity at every turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over time, that kind of support can turn \u201cHow on earth will we manage?\u201d into \u201cWe\u2019ve got a system that works for us.\u201d That shift alone can lift a huge weight from a family\u2019s shoulders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: What should families do first after an Alzheimer\u2019s or dementia diagnosis?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong>A: <\/strong>Start by learning the basics of the condition, scheduling follow-up medical appointments, and having open conversations with your loved one about preferences, safety, and support. From there, create a simple care plan that you can update over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: How can I talk to my loved one about their Alzheimer\u2019s or dementia without upsetting them?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong>A: <\/strong>Use calm, clear language and focus on reassurance. Avoid arguing about what they remember. Instead, validate feelings, keep explanations short, and emphasize that you\u2019re on their side and want to support what matters most to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: How do I know when it\u2019s time to get extra help at home?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong>A: <\/strong>Warning signs include frequent falls, wandering, neglected hygiene, medication mix-ups, or caregiver exhaustion. If daily tasks feel overwhelming or unsafe, that\u2019s a strong signal that added support would help everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: What can caregivers do to reduce stress and avoid burnout?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong>A: <\/strong>Caregivers can protect their health by asking for help, taking regular breaks, staying connected to friends or support groups, and keeping up with sleep, nutrition, and their own medical care. Small, consistent habits usually work better than rare big breaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: Can people with Alzheimer\u2019s or dementia still enjoy meaningful activities?<br>A: <\/strong>Absolutely. Many people continue to enjoy music, gentle exercise, simple games, conversations, and favorite hobbies adapted to their current abilities. Focusing on what they can still do often brings joy and a sense of connection for both of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turning_Uncertainty_into_a_New_Kind_of_Hope\"><\/span>Turning Uncertainty into a New Kind of Hope<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Helping East Bay Families Navigate Life After an Alzheimer\u2019s or Dementia Diagnosis is a journey, not a single decision point. There\u2019ll be detours, tough days, and big feelings, but there will be moments of connection, laughter, and tenderness, too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re in the East Bay and feeling unsure about the next step, you don\u2019t have to sort it out alone. Call <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Always Best Care of East Bay<\/a> at <a href=\"tel: (925) 477-3128\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(925) 477-3128<\/a> today to talk with a care professional, ask questions, and schedule a no-obligation care consultation tailored to your family\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2026\/06\/Helping-East-Bay-Families-Navigate-Life-After-an-Alzheimers-or-Dementia-Diagnosis.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Link to the Markdown File version of the article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new Alzheimer\u2019s or dementia diagnosis can land like a thunderclap. One day, life feels \u201cnormal,\u201d and the next, everything seems to come with a giant question mark. For East Bay families, the good news is you don\u2019t have to figure it all out overnight or carry the load alone. &nbsp;Helping East Bay Families Navigate&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":17780,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[164],"tags":[322,323,324,325,326,327],"class_list":["post-17775","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dementia-care"],"acf":{"background_image_blog_posts":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17775","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17775"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17775\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17790,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17775\/revisions\/17790"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17780"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17775"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17775"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/walnut-creek\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17775"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}