Marking 12 years since Dad’s death

Today marks 12 years since my father died.

The years following his death have been tough, both on a personal and global level. I am grateful for having found such an amazing community of dementia caregivers and advocates who are tirelessly working to gain better resources and support. No one welcomes a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, but my family’s experience has opened my eyes to challenges in our health care system that I otherwise would not have known about.

I began The Memories Project blog in honor of my father and will continue to advocate for better dementia care treatment and family caregiver support.