Managing an Alzheimer's diagnosis, whether it's yours or that of a loved one, can feel incredibly overwhelming, isolating, and just plain difficult. These five content creators share their real experiences, tips, and resources with Alzheimer's.
Patti’s raw and honest account of caring for her mother Linda has inspired the caregiving community on social media. In addition to care tips, she’s shared her mom’s infectious laughter, their beautiful partnership, and how they’ve overcome obstacles.
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Jacquelyn was 29 when she started caring for her mom with Alzheimer’s and her grandmother with dementia. She turned to Instagram and TikTok to share her story within the Alzheimer's community, posting numerous videos to bring awareness.
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Ty is a Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer and Certified Dementia Practitioner who also cares for her mom, Gertrude.
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Frances is a former care partner for her father, who passed away from Alzheimer’s Disease. She uses her platform to educate others about Alzheimer’s and share her journey with her father.
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Mary has been a Board-Certified Patient Advocate for over 30 years and a caregiver for her husband Steve, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease since 2013. She is the founder of Caregivers for Compromise, a Facebook group whose purpose is to give a voice to the loved ones who are in long-term care facilities who suffer from isolation protocols, such as the ones that were implemented at the start of Covid-19.
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