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My older mom is losing her memory. I'm rushing to plan my wedding while she still remembers my partner.

My grandparents took me in when I was a baby and raised me. To me, they're mom and dad. In my mid-20s, my mom started losing her memory, which made me feel isolated. My fiancé and I are planning our ...
The New Yorker

My Mother’s Memory Loss, and Mine

My cat, Harriet, is curled up on the TV console when I walk into the living room. She blinks at me, slowly. Cats blinking at you is supposed to be a sign of affection. I blink back. “Look at you on ...
Marin Independent Journal

Key factors in choosing a memory care facility

I care for my mom, and it’s wearing me out. How will I know when it’s time to find a care home for her? A: Caregivers have a ...
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'My Mom Was Diagnosed With Dementia When I Was 23. I Never Thought This Would Help Me Cope.'

When I graduated from college in 2021, I started to really notice changes in my mom and her memory. I spent the majority of my life side by side with her. She is my best friend. She gets me like no ...