DEAR FRIENDS,
As the year draws to a close, I find myself in a season of gratitude and want to thank you for being an ally in our work. Whether you’ve stood with us before or are just learning about CaringKind – thank you. Right now, we need your support with greater urgency than ever before.
Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. Thousands of families are grappling with the devastating impact of Alzheimer’s and other dementias – often in silence, often without the support they so desperately need.
At CaringKind, the calls for help have never been louder or more urgent.
I was more bitter, angry, confused and unsettled before finding CaringKind – all caretaking was on me and I was so lost, confused, sad and hard to say ‘goodbye’ to my loved one with Alzheimer’s’ though she is still living. CaringKind was incredibly resourceful, and after completing the Partnering Together program, I took on the mindset of peace, acceptance, kind, and loving. I wouldn’t have been able to get there without CaringKind and the group. I realized this is just as much about a journey about me as it is of my loved one with dementia.”
— recently shared from a CaringKind client and Partnering Together participant
This year alone, our Helpline has experienced a dramatic surge in crisis calls. Caregivers tell us they are exhausted, isolated, and overwhelmed. People living with dementia express fear – fear of being forgotten, of losing connection, of losing
their dignity.
We are here to answer every call. But we cannot do it alone.
Without your support, the demand for our services may soon exceed what we can provide.
Your year-end gift ensures that no one has to face dementia alone. With your support, CaringKind can:
- Expand and scale essential care programs so caregivers never have to navigate this journey without expert guidance and support.
- Train more families and professionals in science-backed best practices – and launch our first Dementia Education Conference, preparing the healthcare system and communities to meet the growing need.
- Build stronger, stigma-free communities of support, replacing isolation with dignity, compassion, and connection.
The truth is simple: the need is urgent and it is growing. The time to act is now.
Every gift – no matter the size – ensures that when a frightened caregiver picks up the phone, someone is there to answer. Every gift helps a family find the knowledge, the skills, and the community they need to endure.
As we prepare for the year ahead, we are committed to reaching more neighborhoods, supporting more families, and providing the lifeline that they deserve.
But none of this is possible without you. Please, make your year-end gift today. Your generosity is not only sustaining CaringKind, but also families in their most difficult moments.
Together, we can make sure no one faces Alzheimer’s or dementia alone.
With urgency and gratitude,
Eleonora Tornatore-Mikesh
President and CEO, CaringKind
