When a parent or family member is diagnosed When someone first learns about their loved one’s dementia diagnosis, it can be quite jarring. Television, movies, even ads from Alzheimer’s charities, constantly tell us that everyone involved is in for a slow, painful march towards an ultimate goodbye. While these unhelpful stigmas are not the truth, dementia can be very difficult for both those diagnosed and their family members and loved ones alike. Most people are unprepared fo