When a Loved One No Longer Recognizes You
The Emotional Toll of Dementia and How PBACO Supports Families Through It
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It was a moment Sara Stewart would never forget. Sittingacross from her 86-year-old mother, Barbara Cole — who had been living independentlywith the help of caregivers and a close-knit community — Stewart was stunnedwhen her mother asked, “Now, where is it we know each other from? Was it fromschool?”
That single question marked a devastating milestone in hermother’s dementia journey: the loss of recognition between parent and child. Asdeeply personal as this story is, it reflects something thousands of familiesexperience every year — the slow, painful transformation of a loved one intosomeone who no longer knows your name, your face, or your connection to them.
At Palm Beach Accountable Care Organization (PBACO),we understand that dementia is more than a clinical diagnosis — it’s an emotional, logistical, and relational challenge for entire families. As an ACO serving a senior population, PBACO is committed to care models that go beyond the medical chart. We support patients and their caregivers through every stage of cognitive decline, offering coordinated care and compassionate resources to ease the burden.
In the early stages, we work with primary care providers to recognize symptoms, avoid unnecessary hospitalizations, and keep patients safely in their homes through structured home health, medication management, and caregiver support. As dementia progresses, we help families navigate transitions to memory care and long-term services — reducing the confusion and fragmentation that often come with these complex decisions.
We also recognize how deeply caregivers are affected. Feelings of guilt, grief, isolation, and self-doubt are common, especially when a parent, spouse, or partner no longer recognizes their presence. PBACO helps connect caregivers with support groups, mental health services, and educational resources to ensure they’re not navigating this journey alone.
The story of Sara and Barbara is one of many, and it remindsus why our mission matters. In a world where so much attention is placed onclinical outcomes, PBACO is also here to support emotional healing, dignity inaging, and human connection — even when names and faces fade.
If your family is facing dementia, you don’t have to do italone. PBACO is here to help you find the care, clarity, and compassion you deserve.
https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/new-old-age-paula-span-dementia-alzheimers-family-members-forget-recognize-grief/
