Maintaining Friendships Despite a Dementia Diagnosis
Enjoy and Honor Your Friendship Despite Dementia
Originally published on AARP:
At first, you might think your friend is just having a few bad days with forgetfulness, repetitive stories, and anxiety. Then comes a dementia diagnosis.
What is next for your friendship?
"Stand by your friend,” says Arthena Caston, 56, of Macon, Georgia, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease five years ago. “And when I say stand, stand by your friend through thick and thin. Because it's not always going to be a great day."
