The problem is real. The solution is simple.
As dementia progresses, so much is lost. Their stories, their laugh, what made them *them*. It is vital to capture these unique personality traits while they are still here. You can save those things. Before it's too late.
It is not enough to just know the facts of their life. It is about capturing their core values and what truly defined them as a person. Move beyond superficial details to preserve their essence, their beliefs, and the 'why' behind the life they lived.
In the early stages of dementia, they can still tell their stories clearly. In a year or two, that might not be true. This is your chance.
Starting is the hardest part. We provide the questions, so you don't have to worry about what to ask. Just sit, talk, and preserve their answers.
From "Happy Memories" to "Life Lessons", we break it down into small steps.
Read the prompt aloud. It's designed to spark stories, not just "yes/no" answers.
Type their answer or use your phone's dictation. Their legacy is safe forever.
Simple, guided, and designed with dementia families in mind.
Legacy Words guides them through 32 guided questions. Not clinical. Not scary. Just a conversation: 'What's your happiest memory?' 'Who means the most to you?' It's therapy. It's love.
Share access with their children, spouse, or whoever needs to understand them. They can read at their own pace, comment, and feel connected. It's like having one more conversation together.
Encrypted, secure, always accessible. Years from now, when grief is less fresh, your family can revisit these memories. They can play them for grandchildren. They can remember.
"My biggest regret is not recording a conversation with my grandma before she passed... now it is so hard to remember the person she was."
Caregiver
via Reddit r/AskOldPeopleAdvice
Real stories from families who know why this matters.
Family Caregiver
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"I wish I would have saved more voicemails, took more video... because now it is so hard to remember the man he was before the dementia."
Daughter
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"I wish I had asked my parents more about their lives, their stories, what mattered to them. Now it's too late and I'm left with just fragments."
Son
Verified Reddit User
"I had the idea and equipment to record conversations with my mum, but I kept putting it off. By the time I finally did it, she couldn't remember half the stories."
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