Dementia Stories

Lori was I was a very active person as a wife and mother working 40+ hours a week selling real estate when her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

Through Joel's academic research and personal experiences, he shares a unique perspective on ways we can improve the support we offer caregivers.

Lisa worked as a high-tech Business Transformation and Change Consultant while acting as a primary caregiver to her mom on an 18-year journey through dementia.

Amie gave up a thriving sales and marketing career to care for her parents 3000 miles away. She reminds us how important it is to be honest with yourself about the level of care you can offer.

After caring for her grandfather at the age of 14, Catt realized that her natural ability and compassion could lead to a career in elder care.

Jennifer was thrown into the caregiver role when her father passed at the age of 50 and her mother's Alzheimer’s was getting more severe.

Brandi got married in 2010 and became a part-time caregiver for her mother-in-law on the same day.

Lickety's father cared for her mother when she was diagnosed with vascular dementia. Then he suddenly passed.

Tara's kids were finally old enough to take care of themselves, and she was looking forward to going back to work.

As Joy was mourning the loss of her father, her mother was diagnosed with cancer and required emergency surgery.

Having worked in the airport management industry for 25 years, Francey felt burned out and hoped to change careers.

Heidi brought her mom to live in her home with her husband and family after her father could no longer take care of her.