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Dawn Downey's avatar

I just got an email from a friend who has just this week been diagnosed, and has no one who's as kind, patient, and loving as you are. Your mom is lucky. You're helping so many of us by writing about your experience.

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Mal Pronouns's avatar

I would also say it doesn’t have to have the tragedy narrative. There are many living with dementia who are You are active and do not want to be treated like they are discarded. There’s a great resource and org I am connected to -Reimagining Dementia. All kinds of folks involved, including those with dementia. Feel free to share.

https://www.reimaginingdementia.com/

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Dawn Downey's avatar

This is great. I'll pass it on to her. Thank you, Mal.

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Mal Pronouns's avatar

I’m so sorry for this news, and happy to support anyone on this journey. Sending love.

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Ellen's avatar

Thank you so much for writing and sharing. I read this bedside by my sleeping mom. You captured so much in this piece!

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Mal Pronouns's avatar

Thank you!

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