My mother was one of those vibrant, kind hearted ladies I know. She lived to make her friends & family laugh by telling funny jokes or singing silly songs. She never met a stranger & had an uncanny ability to bring a wide variety of people together. She was known as the theater momma to many of my friends growing up. Many weekends were spent at our house and my mom always hosted us with open arms. She came to everyone’s theater productions and loved musicals. For example- she made sure everyone watched the Greatest Showman whether they wanted to or not! 😂

Dawn was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease at age 69 and recently passed.

Be patient. Those living with dementia are not giving you a hard time, they are HAVING a hard time.

The many many laughs we’ve shared. Connecting through music and dance. The opportunity to be there for my momma in a new way. The transition from child to caregiver can be so fulfilling.

Carmen, founder of Doggies for Dementia wrote this part:   Brittany will be performing in her first musical since her mother’s death this October. She has a starring role as the Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods. You can purchase tickets beginning September 7th. How great would it be if we surprise and gather in love and support?

Brittany has been a guest on our Experts Dig in with Doggies for Dementia and we talked about her mother, their journey and what she has done since then.  Brittany shows us how to go through a very difficult time, find your passion and go for it.