Managing an Alzheimer's diagnosis, whether it's yours or that of a loved one, can feel incredibly overwhelming, isolating, and just plain difficult. These five content creators share their real experiences, tips, and resources with Alzheimer's.
1. Patti LaFleur
Patti’s raw and honest account of caring for her mother Linda has inspired the caregiving community on social media. In addition to care tips, she’s shared her mom’s infectious laughter, their beautiful partnership, and how they’ve overcome obstacles.
Why you should follow:
- Get tips in navigating your care partner journey
- Discover activity ideas you can use with your loved one
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2. Jacquelyn Revere
Jacquelyn was 29 when she started caring for her mom with Alzheimer’s and her grandmother with dementia. She turned to Instagram and TikTok to share her story within the Alzheimer's community, posting numerous videos to bring awareness.
Why you should follow:
- Discover self-care tips for caregivers
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3. Ty Lewis
Ty is a Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer and Certified Dementia Practitioner who also cares for her mom, Gertrude.
Why you should follow:
- Education around complex behaviors
- Tips & tricks for navigating this journey
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4. Frances McInerey
Frances is a former care partner for her father, who passed away from Alzheimer’s Disease. She uses her platform to educate others about Alzheimer’s and share her journey with her father.
Why you should follow:
- Tips for getting involved in legislative advocacy work!
- Resources to help you with your journey
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5. Mary Daniel
Mary has been a Board-Certified Patient Advocate for over 30 years and a caregiver for her husband Steve, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease since 2013. She is the founder of Caregivers for Compromise, a Facebook group whose purpose is to give a voice to the loved ones who are in long-term care facilities who suffer from isolation protocols, such as the ones that were implemented at the start of Covid-19.
Why you should follow:
- Advocacy tips & tricks
- Caregiver tips
- An honest account of caring for a spouse with Alzheimer’s
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