Kimberly Diaz RN

08/22/2026

It’s real. I’m actually holding my book in my hands.

I knew this moment was coming, but I wasn’t prepared for how it would feel. Honestly, it was surreal.

Where Do We Go From Here? The Complete Dementia Care Guide for Family Caregivers started as an idea born from nearly three decades of nursing, years of walking alongside families living with dementia, and a lifetime of understanding what it means to care for someone you love.

And now I’m holding it.

This book is dedicated to my grandmother, Millie, who helped shape the caregiver and nurse I became, and to all the “Millies” out there. the family caregivers showing up every day, often exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering if they’re doing enough.

I want you to know this:

I see you.
You matter.
And you shouldn’t have to figure all of this out alone.

My hope is that this book becomes the guide I wish every family had before the crisis something you can pick up when you’re scared, confused, or simply wondering, “Where do we go from here?”

Today, though, I’m just going to take this moment in.

I wrote a book. And it’s finally here.

Where Do We Go From Here? is now available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle.

https://a.co/d/0bc0Vnav

08/16/2026

IT’S OFFICIAL — MY BOOK IS LIVE!

I can hardly believe I’m writing those words.

Where Do We Go From Here?
The Complete Dementia Care Guide for Family Caregivers

is officially available for purchase on Amazon.

This book came from nearly three decades of nursing, years of walking alongside families affected by dementia, and countless conversations with overwhelmed care partners who simply didn’t know what to do next.

I wrote the book I wish every family had the day dementia entered their lives.

Not a textbook filled with medical terminology, but a guide for the real moments.

The difficult behaviors.
The hard decisions.
The guilt.
The exhaustion.
The questions about safety, care, placement, and what comes next.

For years, families have looked at me and asked:

“Where do we go from here?”

Now, I finally get to hand them an answer in a book.

And today, I can officially say something that feels a little surreal:

I’m a published author.

But this book isn't just mine.

It is dedicated to my grandmother, Millie, and to all the “Millies” out there—the caregivers and care partners who give so much of themselves every single day to care for someone else.

The ones who are exhausted but keep going.
The ones wondering if they're doing enough.
The ones making impossible decisions while trying to hold everything together.
The ones whose needs too often get pushed to the bottom of the list.

I see you.

You matter, too.

And I hope this book reminds you of that.

If you know someone caring for a person living with dementia, please share this with them. My greatest hope is that this book finds its way into the hands of the family who needs it at exactly the right moment.

Where Do We Go From Here? is available now on Amazon:

https://a.co/d/0gX2XvV6

And if you purchase a copy, I would be incredibly grateful if you would leave an Amazon review. Reviews help other families find resources like this when they're searching for answers.

Thank you to everyone who encouraged me, supported me, and reminded me why this work matters.

This one is for Millie.
And for all the Millies.

— Kimberly Diaz, RN

Where do we go from here?: The Complete Dementia Care Guide for Family Caregivers

07/28/2026

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07/22/2026

Can I ask you an honest question?

What's been the hardest part of caring for your aging parent or spouse lately?

Is it...

❤️ The guilt?

😔 Watching the person you love change?

😡 Family members who criticize but don't help?

😩 Not knowing what to do next?

📋 Trying to navigate doctors, hospitals, and endless paperwork?

💔 Feeling like you're losing yourself in the process?

One thing I've learned after nearly three decades as a registered nurse and years of guiding families through dementia, Parkinson's, and aging is this:

No two caregiving journeys are the same.

That's why I created the Aging Parents Toolkit.

Instead of generic advice, it's designed to help you find resources that match your caregiving journey—from practical guidance on dementia, safety, and care planning to support for the emotional challenges that caregiving often brings to the surface.

Because caring for someone else shouldn't mean losing yourself.

I'd love your help.

Comment below with one word describing your biggest caregiving challenge right now.

I'll personally reply with guidance or point you toward a resource that may help.

Explore the Aging Parents Toolkit here:
https://agingparentstoolkit.com/

Together, let's make caregiving a little less overwhelming and a lot more supported. 💙

Free Caregiver Emotional Pattern Assessment to learn your caregiver emotional pattern | Kimberly Diaz, RN

07/21/2026

💧 A Better Hydration "Jello" Recipe for Older Adults

Dehydration is one of the most common reasons older adults end up in the emergency room. It can contribute to confusion, falls, urinary tract infections, constipation, low blood pressure, and even hospitalization.

For some people living with dementia or mild swallowing difficulties, hydration cubes (sometimes called hydration jello or jelly drops) can be an easy and enjoyable way to increase fluid intake.

Here's a recipe using simple, high-quality ingredients.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon grass-fed gelatin
• 2 cups filtered water
• 1–2 packets of a clean electrolyte powder (such as LMNT, Redmond Re-Lyte, or Trace Minerals Keto Electrolyte)
• Juice from ½ lemon or lime (optional)

Directions
Sprinkle the gelatin over ½ cup cool water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
Heat the remaining 1½ cups of water until very hot (not boiling).
Stir in the electrolyte powder until dissolved.
Add the bloomed gelatin and stir until completely dissolved.
Add lemon or lime juice if desired.
Pour into silicone molds or a shallow dish.
Refrigerate for 2–3 hours until firm.
Cut into bite-sized cubes and enjoy.
Why I Like This Version

✅ Grass-fed gelatin provides collagen and creates a texture many people enjoy.

✅ Clean electrolytes help replace important minerals without artificial colors or unnecessary additives.

✅ Lemon or lime adds natural flavor without a lot of sugar.

A Few Important Notes

• These hydration cubes are a supplement to regular fluid intake, not a replacement for drinking water.

• If your loved one has been diagnosed with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) or requires thickened liquids, always follow the recommendations of their speech-language pathologist before offering gelatin cubes.

• Dehydration can worsen confusion in people living with dementia, so finding creative ways to increase fluids can make a meaningful difference.

Sometimes it's the smallest ideas that make caregiving just a little bit easier.

Have you found a creative way to help your loved one stay hydrated? I'd love to hear what's worked for your family. 💙

07/21/2026

Could Your Family Benefit From RN Care Navigation?

If you're feeling overwhelmed by a diagnosis, struggling to coordinate care, or unsure what comes next, we're here to help.

Care Matters provides:

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Guiding you through their journey so you know where to go from here.

Schedule your complimentary consultation today.

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07/20/2026

If you're caring for an aging parent, spouse, or loved one, you may be spending thousands of dollars each year—and you might not realize there are programs designed to help.

Check out this video for some underused resources that many caregivers never hear about.

If you're caring for an aging parent, spouse, or loved one, you may...

07/20/2026

One of the things I tell every family I meet is this:
I am not married to any one solution.
I don't believe everyone belongs at home.
I don't believe everyone belongs in assisted living.
I don't believe everyone belongs in memory care.
I don't believe more caregivers are always the answer.
I believe every person deserves an individualized plan.
Every family comes with a different story, different finances, different relationships, different medical conditions, different goals, and different definitions of quality of life. My role isn't to sell a service or steer someone toward one option. My role is to educate, advocate, and help families understand all of their choices so they can make the decision that feels right for them.
Sometimes that means helping someone remain safely at home with the right supports.
Sometimes it means finding an exceptional assisted living or memory care community.
Sometimes it means hospice, palliative care, rehabilitation, or simply helping families have the difficult conversations they've been avoiding.
Recently, *The Denver Post* published an article highlighting the growing number of complaints, inspection deficiencies, and staffing concerns in Colorado nursing homes and assisted living communities. https://www.denverpost.com/.../colorado-nursing-homes.../ It's an important reminder that choosing a community should never be based solely on a beautiful lobby, a sales presentation, or online reviews. Families deserve to know what questions to ask, how to evaluate inspection reports, and how to identify both strengths and red flags before making one of the biggest decisions of their lives.
This is exactly why I do what I do.
I work for my clients not for a community, home care agency, or healthcare system. My recommendations are based on your unique situation, not on filling a bed or promoting a particular service.
When families have the right information, they make better decisions. And better decisions lead to better outcomes.
Everyone deserves a plan designed around them, not around the system.

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07/20/2026

🎙️ New Podcast Episode! Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/rHumkQUuwB8
Some of life's hardest conversations are also the most important.
In this episode, I sit down with Kimberly Preto-Diaz, a Registered Nurse and dementia and end-of-life expert, to talk about how families can better prepare for the dementia journey with knowledge, compassion, and confidence.
We discuss:
💜 The warning signs of dementia that families often miss
💜 Supporting loved ones with compassion
💜 Why planning ahead makes such a difference
💜 Navigating end-of-life conversations with love instead of fear
Kimberly reminds us that avoiding these conversations can mean missing opportunities to create meaningful moments together.
🎁 She is also offering a FREE guide:
"10 Dementia Red Flags Families Miss"
Download it at https://kimberlydiazrn.com.
If you know someone caring for a parent, spouse, family member, or friend, please share this episode with them. It could make all the difference.
Transition Clarity

07/17/2026

The Heat Danger Every Dementia Caregiver Should Know

Heat can affect someone with dementia before they ever say they're hot.

One of the most overlooked summer safety risks is that dementia can affect the brain's ability to recognize temperature changes. Your loved one may be overheating without realizing it—or telling you.

Watch for:
☀️ Increased confusion
☀️ Hot, dry skin
☀️ Sudden agitation or unusual behavior

Don't wait for them to ask for water or say they're uncomfortable. Offer fluids regularly and build cooling breaks into the day, especially during hot weather.

If you have seen this behavior with someone you know with dementia, comment below. Here for you!

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