Bringing Light to Families Touched by Younger-Onset Dementia with Lorenzo's House

Djenny Djenny

48 min

Comedy & Entertainment

Description

Imagine, for a moment, your world is turned upside down—how do you find the light? In 2017, the life of Diana Shulla Cose and that of her family took an unforeseen turn when her husband was diagnosed with younger-onset dementia. The roles within their house transformed rapidly; her young sons, just 11 and 14 at the time, became caregivers, and Diana, balancing being a primary care partner and the family's sole provider. They faced a journey with many challenges, yet, in adversity, they were not alone. Across the world, families like theirs face a similar path—misunderstood, under-resourced, and often shrouded in the shadows of stigma. Diana learned that there needed to be a place for families to gather to share their unique experiences, be encouraged and find support. In 2021, after her husband's diagnosis, Diana envisioned and created a sanctuary for families navigating younger-onset dementia, named Lorenzo’s House in honor of her husband. With an extraordinary background in educational leadership and a profound personal connection to the cause, Diana is steering Lorenzo's House towards a future where no family walks this path alone. Lorenzo’s House stands as a testament to the collective resilience, carrying the banner, ‘We Bring Light.’ Here, they reimagine support for families touched by younger-onset dementia through their holistic care model that includes Youth Initiatives, Carepartner Connections, Memory Academy, and Respite & He

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Bringing Light to Families Touched by Younger-Onset Dementia with Lorenzo's House

Djenny Djenny

48:22