What Are the Present Years?
The present years describe a phase of life when stories are still shared firsthand, daily routines still carry meaning, and family life continues to unfold day by day.
"The present years are the time we are living right now — when stories are still being told firsthand and everyday moments still matter. Capturing this time helps families preserve meaning without pressure or timelines."
This framing is intentionally non-medical and non-diagnostic. It does not refer to age, health status, or future change — only to the lived present, experienced by residents and their families.
How Family Journal Is Used
Family Journal provides a private, family-only space for connection and memory preservation.
Record Everyday Moments
Residents and family members capture the present as it unfolds, day by day.
Share Photos & Reflections
Images and thoughts are preserved together, creating meaningful connections.
Family Collaboration
Multiple family members contribute over time, building a shared record together.
Entries are organized by day, creating a shared record that develops naturally — without timelines, prompts about decline, or public visibility.
Designed for Dignity, Privacy, and Choice
Private by Default
Family-only access with no public visibility.
Ad-Free Experience
No advertising or public social feeds.
Family-Controlled
Entirely managed by the family, not institutions.
Pressure-Free
Completely optional, adapts to each family's needs.
Participation is always voluntary, and use varies by family preference.
A Low-Burden Resource for Communities
Communities and organizations that choose to share Family Journal do so as a neutral resource, not as a program or requirement.
Typical involvement is limited to:
Including a brief mention in a welcome packet or resource list
Linking to this page from a website or resident portal
Offering optional trial information
No staff training, monitoring, or administration is required.
Why Organizations Share This Resource
Organizations find Family Journal aligns well with resident and family needs.
Family Connection
Encourages meaningful bonds between residents and their families.
Emotional Well-Being
Supports resident quality of life through connection.
Respects Autonomy
Honors resident privacy and personal choice.
Zero Operational Impact
Adds value without affecting staff workload.
Learn More
Families interested in using Family Journal can explore the product independently or begin with a short trial when available through their community.
Family Journal is a private journaling platform designed to help families document everyday life as it is lived — one day at a time.
Family Journal is shared as an optional informational resource. It is not a clinical tool and does not provide medical, legal, or caregiving services. Participation is voluntary, and use is managed entirely by individual families.