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 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 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 […]
Read MoreWorld Alzheimer’s Month and Doggies for Dementia
World Alzheimer’s Month and Doggies for Dementia Foundation World Alzheimer’s Month is a global opportunity to raise awareness around, educate, encourage support of and demystify dementia. World Alzheimer’s Day takes place on 21 September as part of World Alzheimer’s Month. Doggies for Dementia Foundation is a non-profit thats primary focus is to drive awareness towards dementia. […]
Read MoreLGBTQ and Dementia
The LGBTQ Community and Dementia The challenges of the LGBTQ community build with a dementia diagnosis. The stigma often experienced based on one’s sexuality is heightened when coupled with the stigma, isolation and fear associated with Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. Oh my goodness! Isn’t that an understatement! That’s not the whole story […]
Read MoreDoggies for Dementia and Lee Noel
?Getting to Know Lee Noel We recently highlighted Lee Noel and her family, including her daughter Jennifer and family dog, Wyatt-who had plenty of smiles for us! Doggies for Dementia’s mission is to gift exceptional experiences to families and raise awareness with education about dementia. Photography sessions, matted prints and a video-slideshow are GIFTED to […]
Read MoreDoggies for Dementia and Mala Bhattacharya
?Getting to know Mala Bhattacharya Today we highlight Mala Bhattacharya and her family, including her daughter Nina, grandchildren and family dog, Beary-who had plenty of smiles for us! Doggies for Dementia’s mission is to gift exceptional experiences to families and raise awareness with education about dementia. Photography sessions, matted prints and a video-slideshow are GIFTED […]
Read MoreExperts Dig in with Doggies for Dementia-Up Close with Those Living with Early Onset Dementia
Experts Dig in with Doggies for Dementia-Up Close with Those Living with Early Onset Dementia This is perhaps the most impactful of all of our Experts Dig in with Doggies for Dementia episodes. You’ll see why. Today we visit with 2 people from the Kingdom of Fife in Scotland who have Early Onset Dementia- Alzheimer’s […]
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