When your mom or dad starts forgetting names, repeating the same questions, or feeling lost in their own home, it’s one of the hardest things a family can walk through. I’m Rebekah Lafontaine, and I’ve owned and led Friends of the Family since 2012....
When you notice your mom repeating the same question, or your dad searching for words that won’t come, your heart breaks a little. I understand that feeling, because for more than a decade I’ve walked beside families in Taylor who are facing the same...
When your loved one was first diagnosed, you probably searched for answers, options, and someone you could trust. The word “care” can feel clinical, distant, and cold, but that’s not what families in Rossford, OH experience with us. At Friends of the...
Watching someone you love struggle with memory loss is one of the hardest things a family can face. You may feel overwhelmed, unsure of what to do next, and convinced that moving your mom or dad into a facility is the only way to keep them safe. But it doesn’t...
There are days when nothing seems to go right. Your loved one wakes up confused, frustrated, or withdrawn, and no matter how much love you pour into the moment, the day still feels like a loss. If you’re watching someone you care about navigate life with...
