"Lost Memories" is written to aid family members whose loved ones have the illness of dementia. Besides providing the basic facts in clear and understandable words, this book relates stories garnered in a locked community by the author, whose primary function as a head nurse was to take care of individuals with the illness of dementia, and to give those residents moments of joy. These stories and information may help families make more informed decisions and keep their personal humanity intact, as they traverse these hardest of times with their families.