They need a voice!

We are hearing more from people diagnosed with memory loss or those worried about noticed memory loss that they want to be heard; to talk about the challenges of memory loss. Can you blame them? Memory is what makes us learn from past experiences, lets us reminisce about past pleasurable events, helps us socially to remember people we've met before. Think about what you'd feel like if right now was all there seemed to be for you and that scared you.
People facing life's tough challenges get through the trauma by telling their story. There are groups for those mourning a loss, those trying to give up substances, those caring for people with various disabilities (Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Major mental illness). People experiencing memory loss need to as well. To that end, we at Stilmee are seeking to start support groups for people with memory loss. One has begun in an independent living resident by our StilMee coach Janet Williams. The group is called Matters of the Mind. She runs a group as well for caregivers called Matters of the Heart. Her first memory loss group meeting brought 17 elders. So, there is a need. StilMee will meet that need.

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Amazing test! And so simple and short!!

I'm Still Here

Watch the previous posted video and relish in what the person with Alzheimer's can STILL do. I hope our upcoming discussion/support group here is as successful.
I'm afraid clinicians don't take the time to find out what their client with Alzheimer's thinks. We need to listen, listen, and listen some more so we can learn from them what it is like to have this disease.

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