Pictured here are my son and my Mom. A 12-year-old boy, full of life, laughter, and curiosity—sometimes unsure how to act or what to say...

Mom, Tell me everything is going to be alright. Tell me you’re proud of me. Tell me how you’re doing. Tell me you’re thinking about me....

You know how some people have a laugh that sticks with you? My mom is one of those people. Her laugh is truly infectious. The kind of...

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...

Mom, Alzheimer's has held you physically captive here on earth, while taking all the beautiful parts of you - your memories, your words,...

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 in the soft glow of a new morning.   I miss you in the depths of an endless dark night.   I miss you in the chaos and noise of...

As Mom’s Alzheimer’s disease progressed, Dad became her caregiver, dedicating himself to her safety and wellbeing. He took on the role...

My mom had a love for the beauty and majesty of lighthouses. She collected lighthouse trinkets and artwork of these structures in all...

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...