For over 30 years, I've been living and breathing the world of aging, and trust me, it's more than just a job to me. It started with a relative, who had Alzheimer's. My Mom stepped up big time, becoming caregiver. They lived a ways away. Back then, we didn't have Google or easily accessible places to turn to for answers or help. This lovely soul turned mean and ugly. We didn’t understand and we didn't know personality change is common with this disease. We did everything to help and to please her. Imagine feeling completely in the dark about something so close to your heart. I know you can. Decades later, dementia took both my Dad and then my Mom. Those losses hit hard, pushing me to learn as much as I could and gather resources for others in the same boat. And now, a best friend and some of my closest family members are facing this challenging disease, and it's evolving faster than any of us would like. I truthfully live in fear that my time will come! This journey, both personal and filled with love, is why I chose the path I'm on – because DEMENTIA CARE CAN BE BETTER and life can be a bit more normal.
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