Growing up in a close family, Michele DeSocio learned about the power of love at a very young age and still maintains that she is happiest when with her loved ones. In 1999, she became caregiver to her mom Jean DelCampo. Michele found her voice as an advocate volunteering for Memory People, an online support and awareness group for dementia.

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My family has always celebrated milestones and kept traditions together, but Alzheimer’s disease now prevents my mom from participating the way she...

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I never know what to expect when I visit Mom. We have good days and bad. It is an emotional roller coaster with many ups and downs. Today was a ride to...

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As dementia advances there will be challenges along the journey. It is your responsibility to contribute to a plan and follow up with the facility to ensure the...

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Medication management has been one of my biggest challenges as a caregiver. The new Nursing Home Compare Ratings are trying to make things better...

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I have been my mother's caregiver for the past 16 years. Along the way, I and have learned many things about dementia. I have jotted them down here to...


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Coming to terms with losing a loved one is a gradual process. But when someone is slowly fading away due to something like dementia, the process can...

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After my mom was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, I had to learn to live in her world because she couldn't live in mine. This is a glimpse into my...

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As my mom struggles, I feel helpless and it breaks my heart. We have been on a journey with dementia for 16 years now and the good times are gifts that I...

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After a week of restlessness and discomfort, Mom finally had a day of peace. It’s times like these that get me through the difficult days of dementia and its...

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