Periagoge
Scenario

Why documenting memory loss feels like accepting defeat

I know my mother's dementia is getting worse but I cannot bring myself to record her stories because doing so makes her forgetting real

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The act of preservation can force us to confront loss before we are emotionally ready to let go.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Libraries and knowledge preservation?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.