Sharing the voices of Alzheimer’s caregivers

I’m always open to sharing my caregiving story with individuals and organizations who are championing causes near and dear to my heart. Alzheimer’s is, of course, one of those causes. My father’s brutal experience with the disease prompted me to create The Memories Project blog.

Being Patient is an independent news site dedicated to sharing the latest and most accurate developments in Alzheimer’s and brain health research. It was founded by Deborah Kan, who was an executive producer at the Wall Street Journal before creating the site after her mother’s Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis. I love the idea of serious journalists covering the important developments going on in the world of Alzheimer’s research, so I was happy to help the cause when asked.

I contributed an article about the challenges of rural caregiving for the site’s Voices section, which puts the spotlight on family caregivers. I saw many familiar faces in that section, as the online world of Alzheimer’s caregivers is a tight-knit group. It was good to see my fellow caregivers sharing their unique perspectives. It’s so important for people who are past and present caregivers to tell their story. There are so many areas where caregivers need greater support, and there’s nothing like a heartfelt story to prompt people to take action.

What are your favorite websites for news about Alzheimer’s and caregiver support?