Mike and I have been on a life journey ever since we met 58 years ago our sophmore year in college. For the past 10 years or so, we have been on an imaginary slide down into Dementialand. Dementia is the big catchall category that includes Alzheimer's which is the most common cause of dementia. According to WHO and Dementia.org, there are over 55 million people worldwide living with dementia. This number is projected to almost double every 20 years, reaching 78 million in 2030 and 139 million in 2050. These statistics are staggering.
I am writing the story of our experience. It is about love, and acceptance with a dash of humor. If you or someone near and dear to you is on this journey, please feel free to share your story.