You are forever my Mother, and I am forever your daughter. As much as this disease tries to steal, as much as it tries to challenge and...

I’ve often caught myself saying things like, 'My mom doesn’t know who I am,' or ‘She no longer recognizes me’ when people ask about...

You came to me in a dream. Or was it a dream? It felt so real. You appeared out of nowhere like a wondrous mirage — my beautiful Mom...

My Mom couldn’t tell me she was scared, but I could read it on her face. The worry, the fear, shown clearly in her eyes. Just days before...

Alzheimer’s has trapped you here physically, Mom, in a body that no longer reflects the vibrant person we used to know. It’s a cruel...

Mom, I need you. Life has thrown some punches lately, and I’m finding it hard to navigate it without you. You were the calm I sought in...

Alzheimer’s cruelly took you away, one word, one memory, one breath at a time. Where would we be now if this wasn’t a part of your story,...

Mom, I love you in the past, I love you in the present, I love you in the future. I love you in this life and beyond. I love you in all...

My Mom was the center of my life. She was a bright light in my world and the world at large. She was my friend, my confidant, my mentor....

It’s interesting how simple things can immediately elicit a flood of emotions. For me, it’s the sweet, everyday reminders me of my Mom....

Mom, you had a natural gift for bringing people together and creating meaningful, lasting bonds. You made others feel seen and heard,...

Mom, I wear a smile when I visit you in Memory Care, but beneath my smile lies a layer of sadness I cannot fully hide. I try my best to...

I miss you when I rise in the soft glow of a new morning.   I miss you in the depths of darkness as my weary head meets the pillow at...

As my Mom’s disease progressed and her need for care increased, my Dad stepped into the role of  caregiver without hesitation. He became...

My mom had a deep love for the beauty and majesty of lighthouses. As I was growing up, she collected trinkets and artwork of these...

Mom, I pray to the stars that someday somewhere we pick up where we left off… Before the Alzheimer’s diagnosis… Before your life, my life...

Mom, you took care of Dad for so long. As his loving and supportive wife, you were always there for him. Now the tables have turned, and...

Mom, I am the lucky one because I had the privilege of being your daughter. I am the lucky one because you wrapped me in love, warmth,...

The light finds its way through the cracks and for a minute my Mom is back. The special person I knew and adored before Alzheimer’s...

Mom, You taught me kindness. You taught me unconditional love. You taught me the importance of family and community. You taught me right...