Kathy - daughter, blogger, caregiver

Dad (aka Lyman) - the star, has Alzheimer's and lives with Kathy

David - the love of Kathy's life, lives with Dad and Kathy

Nancy - sister who lives in Atlanta and started KnowItAlz with me

Susan - sister who lives here in Winston-Salem

Jessica - David's 14 year-old daughter

Peggy - Dad's daily aide who he thinks visits monthly from the VA

Katie - Dad's former CNA and family friend

Timmy - Katie's baby and Dad's "grandson"

Beth  - David and Kathy's best friend

Comeer - Dad's beloved Dog

Sierra - David's beloved Dog who died 9-20-08

Lola - Kathy's little beloved Dog

Claire - Our new Husky that Dad thinks is Sierra

KnowItAlz is a single source for the caregivers and loved ones with an emphasis on the lighter side of living with Alzheimer’s Disease. Though there are many excellent resources currently available on the topic of Alzheimer’s Disease, KnowItAlz will provide a user-friendly resource with the focus on the caregiver.

Our philosophy is simple...you have to find the humor in life. Our mission is to build a community of caregivers who are looking for the bright side of a very dark disease. We hope to provide you with information, resources, connections to other caregivers, and most importantly a few laughs.

To build a true community, your feedback and contributions are critical. Who better to provide expert advice than those who are living or have lived through it?  We can build this extended support group, but only with your help. Let's do this together!

Please check back often as we will be updating information regularly.

We are sisters, daughters and caregivers who hope a little laughter can get you through the day. 

Best,

Kathy and Nancy Hatfield
Co-founders

KnowItAlz is an Alzheimer's resource focused on the caregiver. We give caregivers the opportunity to get current information, participate in a community and gain additional insights about caregiving for someone with Alzheimer's.

The KnowItAlz Group is committed to the protection of your privacy as you use our Web site. Information we collect from you is used to enhance the information available and to improve your experience on our site.