What if dementia didn’t mean the end of connection…but the beginning of something deeper?

Caregiving for a loved one with dementia can feel like wandering through fog: uncertain, exhausting, and emotionally overwhelming.

This can be a lonely path when you’re trying to figure it out on your own. Each step felt like a lesson I didn’t ask for, but had to learn. I know that ache. And I also knowthere is a way through.

But in the middle of confusion, there is still room for laughter, light, and love if you know how to look.

“In the middle of confusion, there is still room for laughter, light, and love—if you know how to look.” “Her dementia became one of the greatest gifts of my life.”

The Book

The Question That Changed Everything

When her mother was diagnosed with dementia, Glenna didn’t ease into caregiving she was launched into it. She searched everywherebooks, certifications, support groups but nothing showed her how to truly relate as her mom changed, became frightened, or drifted further away.

Until a simple, unexpected question unlocked a lifetime of stories and transformed their final years together. This is the story of the How Old Are You Today? question that turned heartbreak into moments of hope, joy, and true love.

“Dementia is small wins… I didn’t fix anything. I didn’t solve dementia. But I created joy. In that moment, it was enough.”

My journey through dementia

the messy, beautiful, heartbreaking truth and a reminder that you are not alone.

The “How Old Are You Today?” question

the question that gave us a way to connect, even when memory slipped away.

The Art of the Game

what it looks like to keep showing up, even as dementia shifts the rules day by day.

The Rules of the Game

simple mechanics, real tips, and a roadmap for finding joy in the middle of the fog.

What You’ll Discover

This isn’t a manual. It’s a love story.

A story that might just change how you walk this path—with someone you love, and with yourself.

And because this journey is bigger than just me and my mom, 30% of all gross profits are donated to dementia and Alzheimer’s research. This isn’t just a book. It’s part of the fight.

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Glenna shares how a personal caregiving journey became a book and a message for families who are trying to stay connected through dementia.

Meet the Author

Glenna Hecht, the daughter who fought to stay connected.

How Old Are You Today? is becoming a mission-centered platform for families, caregivers, organizations, foundations, and communities navigating dementia with love, dignity, and connection.

Author, speaker, consultant, advocate, and daughter.

Glenna Hecht is a speaker, author, consultant, and daughter who fought to stay connected when dementia tried to erase her mother. Out of heartbreak, she created a game and now, she’s sharing it with you.

Her story is a testament to love, resilience, and the simple questions that can bridge even the deepest gaps.

Her award-winning book, How Old Are You Today? Dementia, A Mother, A Daughter, and The Game That Transformed Their Lives, opens the door to a new kind of talkone that’s deeply personal.

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Real Feedback from Real Clients

“This book completely changed the way I looked at dementia—from a disease that turns a loved one into a depressing burden to be managed until they pass…to the realization that while yes, this person is not who they once were, there IS still a way you can share meaningful moments with them, find joy in their company, even laugh with them, and get a glimpse again of their former self, so that you still feel as though you are a part of their world. Amazingly, it all begins with a simple question of “How old are you today?” That phrase is like a secret door that opens pathways in their mind which you feared were gone forever. What a gift—for both you and your loved one.”

Nancy,

Amazon Review

“So glad to have found this now. What a treasure this book is. It brought such an understanding of dementia that I had no idea about. Thank you. I underlined so many nuggets and will be printing them out so that I can read them daily while dealing with cognitive impairment in my spouse. You have truly shed a new light on this overwhelming subject when you are in it. I can’t recommend this enough. It’s an easy and clear read. It leaves you with encouragement and a smile, rather than the dread that it is usually portrayed as.”

L.A.

Amazon Review

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Goodreads Review

“Great read for all, but especially for caregivers and those working with individuals with dementia. It provides hope and a way to connect to a loved one during difficult days. It should be required reading for anyone working on a memory care unit. It was touching and heartwarming to read how Glenna was able to relate to her mother with love during her final years.”

Amazon Review

“What makes this book stand out is its balance. Glenna Hecht doesn’t shy away
from the difficult realities of dementia, but she also refuses to let those moments
define the entire experience.
The simplicity of asking, “How old are you today?” becomes something profound,
opening the door to moments of clarity, imagination, and even joy.
One of the most powerful aspects of the book is how it reframes dementia not just
as a loss, but as a different way of experiencing reality. That perspective doesn’t
diminish the pain, but it does offer a sense of possibility that feels genuinely
hopeful rather than forced.”

Lily C

Amazon Review

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What if dementia didn’t mean the end of connection…but the beginning of something deeper?

The Book

The Question That Changed Everything