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3 Simple Steps to Family Connection
No downloads, no complicated setup. Start preserving memories in minutes.
Create Your Family Journal
Set up your private family space in under 2 minutes. Choose a family name and customize your preferences.
Invite Family Members
Add parents, siblings, children, and caregivers. Everyone gets their own login to contribute and stay connected.
Capture Daily Moments
Write entries, add photos, capture reflections, and build your family story together. Because by next week, you will have forgotten too.
Everyone HasTheir Perfect Role
Family Journal adapts to each family member's needs—from tech-savvy organizers to elderly loved ones who just want to enjoy memories
Family Owner
The family organizer who sets everything up
- ✓Create & manage the family journal
- ✓Invite family members with specific roles
- ✓Remove inappropriate content
- ✓Download all family memories
- ✓Transfer ownership if needed
IDEAL FOR:
Adult children taking the lead on preserving memories
Family Member
Active contributors who help build the story
- ✓Add & edit daily entries
- ✓Upload photos to share
- ✓Write private care notes
- ✓See all family contributions
- ✓Get notifications of updates
IDEAL FOR:
Siblings, spouses, and involved family members
Family Viewer
Your loved one enjoying the memories
- ✓Simple, read-only interface
- ✓Large text and photos
- ✓No confusing buttons
- ✓Print-friendly pages
- ✓Email link access (no passwords)
IDEAL FOR:
Elderly parents or those with memory challenges
How Families Use These Roles
The Dispersed Family
Mom in Boston manages the journal, her siblings in California and Texas contribute as Members, while Dad in assisted living enjoys reading as a Viewer.
The Caregiving Team
Primary caregiver as Owner coordinates care, adult children as Members share updates, while both parents enjoy as Viewers.
The Extended Family
Daughter manages as Owner, siblings and spouses contribute as Members, grandchildren add photos, while grandparents enjoy as Viewers.
The Solo Caregiver
Single adult child as Owner documents everything, occasionally invites healthcare providers as temporary Members, parent enjoys as Viewer.
Why Every DayMatters
States Apart
Average distance between family members—precious moments lost to distance
Family Caregivers
Report high emotional stress from keeping families connected across distances
Americans with Alzheimer's
The most common cause of dementia, affecting 1 in 9 people age 65 and older
Why We Built Family Journal
"June Morrison set her coffee cup on the side table—two sugars, splash of cream, same as always—and opened her tablet. At eighty-seven, she had learned that mornings were for remembering, and her family had given her a new way to do it."
This is how our story begins. Not with technology or features, but with a real family discovering they were losing something irreplaceable—and finding a way to save it before it was too late.
What You'll Forget About Today
- ✗What happened with the family today
- ✗The story Dad told you about his childhood
- ✗Alex brought dinner and we watched old music videos”
- ✗How she looked, what she wore, her mood
- ✗The small moment that felt ordinary but was actually precious
What You'll Capture with Family Journal
- ✓Shopping trip with her best friend today
- ✓Dad beat everyone at cards again - he's still sharp!
- ✓The grandkid's birthday party across the country
- ✓That inside joke that cracks us up every single time
- ✓Mom insisting that she can hem her own pajamas
Quick test: What happened in your family this week?
Can't remember the details? Within days, most of it vanishes. The conversation, the laughter, the little moments.
Start capturing these moments before YOUR memory fades too. We make it super easy.
Get StartedFree forever • Set up in 2 minutes
Why Every DayMatters
States Apart1
Average distance between family members—precious days lost in coordination delays
Family Caregivers2
Report high emotional stress from coordinating care across distances
Americans with Alzheimer's3
The most common cause of dementia, affecting 1 in 9 people age 65 and older
A Day in YourFamily's Journal
See how families use Family Journal throughout the day to capture memories, coordinate care, and stay connected
David (Son)
Morning with Dad
“Took Dad to his favorite breakfast spot. He remembered our waitress by name! Ordered his usual scrambled eggs and told stories about Mom.”
Sarah (Daughter)
Shared with siblings privately
“Dad was so sharp this morning! Beat everyone at cards and told three stories I'd never heard. Having a really good day - wanted you all to know. ❤️”
Lisa (Granddaughter)
Shared from California
“Sophia took her first steps today! Had to share with everyone immediately.”
Mom
Evening review
“Sitting with the iPad, looking through today's entries. Seeing the family's love documented brings tears of joy.”
Every Day Counts
The everyday moments - the Saturday coffee, the inside jokes, the way Dad tells that story - these are the memories that slip away first. Start capturing them today, while there's still time to preserve the laughter, the stories, and the ordinary magic of family life.
Everyone Can Add Stories
Family members write together
Photos & Memories
Share pictures from any device
Easy for Grandparents
Simple enough for everyone to enjoy
Free forever • No credit card required
Built with Love, For Families Like Ours
A Son's Mission
Why I Built Family Journal
“When our Mom started forgetting our family stories, I watched helplessly as decades of wisdom and memories started slipping away. Not just from her, but from all of us.”
I tried everything: voice memos she couldn't navigate, social media that felt too public, scattered photos that told incomplete stories. Worse, I realized that I was forgetting these moments myself. We all were.
So I built Family Journal. Not as a tech entrepreneur, but as a son who refused to let our family story fade. Every feature comes from a real need: the daily format because “what happened today” is easier than “tell me about your life.” Private reflections because families need space to coordinate care with dignity.
Allen Jackson
Founder & Chief Memory Keeper
Son • Software Engineer • Caregiver
Our Mission
To help every family capture daily experiences with elderly loved ones before those memories fade for everyone in the family.
Family First
Every decision prioritizes real families over profits
Privacy Sacred
Your memories belong to your family, forever
Dignity Matters
Designed to honor, not patronize, elderly users
Join Families Who Are Already Preserving Memories
Start capturing your family's daily moments today. It's easier than you think.
Get StartedFree forever • No credit card required
See Family Journal in Action
Explore the Morrison family journal to see how entries, photos, and reflections come together to preserve family memories.
View Demo JournalNo login required • Explore freely
Your Privacy Matters
Common Questions
Quick answers to help you get started
Family Journal is completely private. Only your invited family members can see your content. There are no ads, no data mining, and no public sharing. It's designed for elderly users with simple interfaces and care coordination features that social media doesn't offer.
Services like StoryWorth, Remento, Memorygram, and Capsule Stories focus on capturing life stories through weekly prompts, culminating in a single book. Family Journal is different—it's an ongoing, daily collaborative journal where family members contribute to current memories and events. While those services preserve the past, Family Journal strengthens present family connections and creates a living record of daily life that everyone can participate in.
That's exactly why we built the 'Viewer' role. Your loved one gets a simplified, read-only interface with large text and photos. They can access it through email links without remembering passwords. Many families also set up an iPad that stays open to the journal.
Yes. Family Journal helps in multiple ways: it provides a daily routine, helps trigger memories through photos and stories, and lets families coordinate care privately. The simple, consistent interface reduces confusion and provides familiar structure.
Private reflections are notes only family members (not Viewers) can see. They're perfect for family updates, personal observations, or sensitive topics you want to keep within the family. They appear in a different color so you always know what's private.
Your data is always yours. You can download everything (all entries, photos, and reflections) at any time. We provide it in standard formats you can open and save anywhere. If you decide to leave, you take everything with you.
Still Have Questions?
We're here to help. Many of us have been through this journey with our own parents.
Or contact us with any questions.