It is with great sadness that we tell you of the passing of Bob Shirk. He and his family are one of our Doggies for Dementia’s families. We shared a wonderful morning getting to know them and witnessing Bob’s first glimpse of his newest granddaughter Bonnie. Bob’s family are a joy, and we enjoyed meeting […]
Read MoreDoggies for Dementia-In Loving Memory of Nancy
It is with great sadness we tell you of the passing of Nancy, one of our Doggies for Dementia family members. Nancy and her daughter Stephanie joined us in a special photo session with their dog Zeke. Nancy Wharton peacefully passed away holding her daughter’s hand on October 11, 2023. We invite you to […]
Read MoreSpreading Awareness One Bark at a Time-Lewy Body Disease
Spreading Awareness, One Bark at a Time-Lewy Body Disease Hello, dear friends! Welcome to Doggies for Dementia blog, where we spread love and awareness like sunshine! Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s close to our hearts: Lewy Body Dementia. We’re here to make it as simple as a wagging tail. What is Lewy Body […]
Read MoreCapturing Cherished Moments: How to Preserve Family Memories in the Face of Frontotemporal Dementia
Hello, dear readers! Today, we’re going to talk about something very important: Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a challenging condition that can affect families just like yours. But don’t worry, we’re also going to discuss a beautiful way to preserve happy memories through photography. It’s what we do here at Doggies for Dementia Foundation! Frontotemporal Dementia: What […]
Read MoreEternal Echoes: A Daughter’s Poignant Reflections on Her Father’s Dementia
Eternal Echoes: A Daughter’s Poignant Reflections on Her Father’s Dementia Explore the Delicate Balance of Preserving and Letting Go In the realm of human emotions, few forces are as potent and transformative as the love between a parent and a child. Today, we embark on a heartfelt journey into the world of a remarkable daughter, […]
Read MoreThe See Me Project with Mike and Suzy Plaskey
The See Me Project with Mike and Suzy Plaskey Tell us something special about your loved one such as years married, profession, awards, children, grandchildren, favorite places, people or things, personality and include funny or interesting stories. Suzy and I met in December of 1987 and were married the following September 1988. We were married […]
Read MoreThe See Me Project with Patsy and Katie
The See Me Project Today’s family includes Katherine (Katie), her daughter Patsy and dog, Louie. Kaelin Branson is a professional photographer and niece who enjoyed photographing her family. She did a beautiful job of capturing special moments and certainly contributed to the creation of a beautiful experience for all of them. About Your Loved One […]
Read MoreThe See Me Project with Jennifer Fink
The See Me Project with Jennifer Fink About Your Loved One with Dementia We share images and stories to honor and highlight your loved one. Our missions are to honor your loved one and teach the world about dementia-including caregiving. Our vision is to see a more understanding, compassionate and kind world for those impacted […]
Read MoreDoggies for Dementia Celebrates Nancy
Nancy, Stephanie and Zeke Our First Photo Session of 2023 Doggies for Dementia Foundation is thrilled to introduce you to Nancy, Stephanie and Zeke. We enjoyed spending the day with Nancy W and her daughter. We can’t forget about Zeke, our furry four legged friend. We are delighted to honor this beautiful family, raise […]
Read MoreAfrican Americans and Alzheimer’s Disease-Is it Different?
The Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia Experience Is It Different for Blacks and Whites? It would be so easy to use one broad stroke to explain what Alzheimer’s Disease is like for people. The symptoms, diagnosis, medical treatment, caregiving experiences, stigma and so on can be different from person to person and also from race to race. In […]
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