Is Doggies for Dementia Too Good To Be True? Introducing a remarkable 501 (C) (3) nonprofit initiative that might seem too good to be true, yet it is undeniably real and impactful. This unique program offers families affected by dementia a chance to capture their precious moments through free photography sessions, all while including their […]
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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 MoreThe 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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Marianne Sciucco-Writing Her Way to a Dementia Friendly World Anyone who is impacted by dementia, directly or indirectly knows there is a lot to learn. There is typically a rush on what we need to learn about the disease as well as how to be a caregiver or support the caregiver. There are […]
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Experts Dig in with Doggies for Dementia with Guest Brittany Dreier, Dementia Family Caregiver on a Mission Today’s guest is Brittany Dreier, who cared for her mother with Alzheimer’s Disease and Community Partnerships Manager at PicnicHealth, a company doing great things for those impacted by dementia. This is an exceptionally personal interview with […]
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Are you passionate about making the world a better place for those impacted by Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia? Would you like to tell your own story or honor your loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia? We Do This in a Fun Way with Your Family Photos! Submit Your Own Photos to Honor Your Loved One […]
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Caring for someone with dementia is not easy for a family caregiver or the person with dementia. It is often profoundly challenging for the family caregiver who likely has little preparation for the monumental task of family caregiving. Some resources and support are specifically for the person with dementia while others are to support […]
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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 […]
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Today’s guest on Experts Dig in with Doggies for Dementia is Jennifer Fink, family caregiver and founder of Fading Memories Podcast. I love hearing what people do after something as challenging as living with and caring for someone with dementia. Jennifer Fink is a former portrait photographer who became a family caregiver for her mother. […]
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Why Raise Awareness for Dementia? The more awareness you raise, the more attention there is to how you can help someone with these conditions. Diagnosis can be challenging and without the awareness there would be less dementia friendly societies. Given the drastic increase in numbers of people diagnosed, raising awareness has become an urgent need. […]
Read MoreContact Doggies for Dementia to book your session. When scheduled, they will inquire about your loved one and discuss any challenges or concerns you may have.
