Why I Created The Elderly Parent
In 2022, my Mom was officially diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. There were signs along the way starting about two or three years before her diagnosis (which I wrote about in this post) but nothing prepares you for the results of an MRI and a Neuropsychological Evaluation. My Mom was losing her mind, literally. The thing about Alzheimer’s is that most people have a vague understanding of what it means and the worst part is knowing there is nothing that can be done about it because there is no cure. It’s like getting on a train, knowing all the stops are along the way, and exactly where it’s heading – but there’s nothing you can do to stop it. It’s a helpless feeling.
I created this website to share everything I learned while caring for my mom. After speaking to countless friends, family, and colleagues, it became very clear that I wasn’t alone in my lack of knowledge in caring for an elderly parent. So I got to work. In my profession as a software designer, research plays a critical role so I am a bit of a research nut and you, the reader, get to benefit from that.
Disclaimer:
I need to point out the obvious: nothing on this website comes from a licensed practitioner, healthcare provider, or legal expert. It’s all just me retelling the lessons I’ve learned along the way from a (very) layman’s perspective.