Welcome to Dymphna

A Community for Dementia Caregivers

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Dymphna is a dementia caregiver support community created to break the isolation that so often comes with caregiving. Born from personal experience, it offers a warm, welcoming space where caregivers can connect, share resources, and find strength in one another.

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A young woman with curly dark hair and a young man with short dark hair outdoors. The woman is wearing a denim jacket and necklace, smiling, with her hand on her hips. The man is wearing a tan blazer over a blue shirt, and has a slight smile. They are standing close together with greenery in the background.

About Dymphna

A COMMUNITY CREATED BY A CAREGIVER, FOR CAREGIVERS.

Carolyn Brewster is the founder of Dymphna: A Dementia Caregiver Support Community. Carolyn’s journey began with the deeply personal experience of caring for her husband after his early onset diagnosis. Along the way, she is discovering not only the challenges of caregiving, but also the isolation so many others face on the same path. Inspired to change that, Carolyn created Dymphna, a warm, welcoming space where caregivers can come together to share resources, encouragement, and the full range of emotions that come with loving someone through dementia. While dementia is undeniably difficult, Carolyn believes deeply in embracing the joyful moments when they come and in walking this road together.

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“THE SIMPLE ACT OF CARING IS HEROIC.”

— Edward Albert

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The Offerings

TOOLS AND SUPPORT FOR THE JOURNEY.

COMMUNITY FORUM

Dementia caregivers connect, share their stories, and find comfort in knowing they’re not alone. Learn more

CAREGIVER RESOURCES

Curated tools, articles, and insights to help you navigate through all aspects of caregiving. Learn more

SHARED STORIES

Encouragement and guidance from people who understand caregiving. Learn more

Featured Stories

THE CAREGIVER’S PERSPECTIVE

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One More Ride on the Jolly Trolley
One More Ride on the Jolly Trolley

I hopped online and grabbed some of the last remaining seats on the earliest Jolly Trolley ride. We loaded the car with family, blankets, hats, and enough “just in case” items to stock a small outpost. Then we made the 40 minute trek to Callaway Gardens.

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Collared, Tagged and Slightly Under Control
Collared, Tagged and Slightly Under Control

We own two French bulldogs, Max and JD. They’re naughty but adorable…basically gremlins with bat ears. They’re also my husband Wayne’s constant companions, especially when food is involved. But as loyal as they are, they’ll take any chance to bolt out the door and explore the world beyond our front yard.

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A Slow Walk
A Slow Walk

I love a good walk. I put my headphones on, listen to a book or a podcast, and I can go four miles easy…just lost in the surroundings and whatever I'm listening to. I haven’t been on many walks lately. I guess with caregiving… I don’t know. It’s just one of those things that quietly got pushed aside. But recently, I felt that nudge to start again.

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A Space for the Caregivers

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