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Diagnosis

The diagnosis journey. Early signs, getting evaluated, the first 30 days after someone tells you your parent has dementia or Parkinson's.

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DiagnosisMarch 4, 2026

After the Dementia Diagnosis: Signposts for Our Journey Together

We often meet the word “dementia” with silence. But the challenging questions that follow diagnosis need not be met with silence. Here are four signposts—partnership, parsimony, values, and interdependence—to guide the journey.

Dr. Justin Mutter
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DiagnosisMarch 4, 2026

What the Doctor Doesn’t See

The other version of a dementia diagnosis — from inside the house, standing next to the caregiver, learning what it means to be one step removed from the grief but close enough to see everything.

Jason Eversole
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DiagnosisMarch 12, 2025

When You Can No Longer Call It Forgetfulness

When someone you love begins to change, it is natural to feel uncertain and overwhelmed.

Bridgid Eversole
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DiagnosisMarch 12, 2025

Nurturing Minds & Hearts – A Guide to Cognitive Change and Emotional Well-Being

Understanding cognitive changes and building emotional resilience through the caregiving journey.

Dr. Justin Mutter