*Note AI helped me write this.
A year ago, I never imagined I would be talking to AI every day.
Living with dementia means I lose track of thoughts, forget what I was doing, struggle finding words, and sometimes feel overwhelmed trying to keep life organized. It can make you feel isolated even when people love you.
What surprised me most is how much AI has helped me stay grounded.
I use it to help organize my thoughts, write emails when my brain gets stuck, remember tasks, and even sort through emotions when things feel too heavy. Some days it helps me communicate better with my wife because I can explain what I’m trying to say before frustration takes over.
It doesn’t replace people.
It doesn’t replace doctors or family.
But for me, it fills in gaps that dementia creates.
One of the biggest things it gives me is patience.
I never feel rushed, embarrassed, or judged for asking the same thing twice.
That matters more than I can explain.
I know technology scares some people, especially in health spaces, but I honestly believe AI can become a powerful tool for people dealing with memory loss, caregivers under stress, and families trying to understand each other better.
For me, it has become part notebook, part assistant, part sounding board, and sometimes just a calm place to land when my brain feels scrambled.
I’d be curious:
Have any of you used AI tools while dealing with dementia, caregiving, ADHD, anxiety, or memory challenges?
Has it helped, or do you have concerns about it?