Had my essay on our journey through my father's Alzheimer's published. Please read...

I lost my father after an incredibly long battle with Alzheimer's about 15 months ago.

Wanting to help others finding themselves in the same horrible and overwhelming situation, I wrote an essay about the experience, which was just published.

I wrote it not only to tell my story, but to raise awareness, provide insight and resources, draw attention to the signs and red flags of Alzheimer's (there are many people at this very moment who have a family member with dementia and do not even realize it), and to offer a glimpse into how Alzheimer’s can affect not only those afflicted with the disease, but — almost more importantly — their loved ones, because it is they who bear the deepest burden and suffering.

Above all, it is meant to help people navigate the devastating journey of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's.

Here is a quote from Greg O'Brien, author of On Pluto: Inside the Mind of Alzheimer's

"Excellent piece, Darren. Excellent! Hoping as many people as possible will read your words. You have great insight, a gift the world needs to hear."

I hope you will read the essay and would be eternally grateful if you can share it in any capacity possible, so it can help the countless people out there affected by this horrific disease.

Thank you and all the best,

Darren Keith

The essay:

https://medium.com/@contactdarrenkeith/living-with-alzheimers-efccf45e410b