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The Alzheimer’s Society recently posted a YouTube Video where Peter Dunlop proclaims “I have dementia.  I also have a life.”  His message, though hard to hear, is a wakeup call for many who fail to recognize life goes on after an Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis.

This is not to say that life isn’t about to change, as it would be foolish to think everything will stay the same.  As the Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said, “Change is the only constant.”   And whether your loved one lives alone, with a caregiver, or in an Assisted Living or Memory Care Community, life will continue, as will their journey with memory loss.  However with support from family and friends, consistency in routine, encouragement, plenty of social interactions, as well as a healthy diet, exercise and plethora of enjoyable hobbies, a full life can still be expected.

For Peter’s video, please visit:  www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bbRidej4QdU

For more information on the Alzheimer’s Society, please visit: www.alz.org