I am also keen to journal info re my experience with my father ... and believe that sharing information is ... and will become ... increasingly valuable as we all learn to live with this condition in society. Thanks for being here to share our experiences

I am in the process of creating an orientation for new families who are moving a loved one into a memory care facility. If you have helped someone move into a memory care facility, what do you wish someone had told you which would have helped YOU adapt?

Even though we cannot give those with Alzheimer’s back their memories, we can give them an experience that triggers their memory. They may not understand what you are saying, but they are more likely to understand what they see, touch, smell, and hear. Learn ways to trigger memories by giving them their “stuff” back. It’s not about the big things we do. It’s about the simple pleasures we share everyday. Share the activities you've done!