Friends of Alan Richman is a group of people that were fortunate to have met, and to have been profoundly touched by the life of former Colorado malpractice defense attorney, Mr. Alan E. Richman. A brief profile of his life, taken from the program sheet of his memorial service, can be found on our home page. He suddenly passed away on Super Tuesday, February 5, 2008.
Alan lived his life for people. He related to everyone he met like he/she is the most important person in the whole world. Just as he always did with his family and friends, Alan would say "its so good to see you" even if he was only meeting you for the very first time, and he would show it with his ever present and contagious smile. His passing has left us with a void that would never be filled. We miss him terribly. But since Alan genuinely cared about people in a way that one cannot even begin to imagine, we want to keep his memory alive. That's the primary purpose of this web site.
Secondly, being the people-centered-person that Alan was, it is our belief that his passing should be a blessing to others who may be afflicted with frontotemporal dementia, the disease that attacked his brilliant mind at the peak of his law practice and eventually took him away from us. But in addition, Alzheimer's is another dementia that is remarkably similar in nature to frontotemporal dementia. It is for the victims of these terrible diseases, and more especially for the families who are trying to cope with caring for your loved ones that this site exists. We pay tribute to you. We may not know your unique situations, but we can relate to you in so many ways, because we've been there with Alan. We prevailed and came out on top because we were surrounded by people who cared and helped us in many different ways. Things may never be the same, but you can make it.
Therefore, if you are a victim, or a family member of a loved one with frontal lobe, frontotemporal, Alzheimer's, or any other form of dementia, this web site is for you. Coping with the nightmare of dealing with demented family members is one that you don't have to bear on your own. Our heart goes to you. We are Friends of Alan Richman, with a mission to be resourceful, and to provide you with the kind of support that you may need. If you need someone to talk to, a caregiver, or someone to provide companionship while you run errands, don't hesitate to contact us. Above all, if you just want someone to pray for you, or with you, we will be delighted to do so. Please let us know your specific needs so that our prayers will be directed and focussed toward those problem areas. We are here for you. Anything! Please let us know. You will be surprised at what we can do for you.
If you have felt overwhelmed lately and thought that you just can't take it anyomre, may be you are carrying a lot more than you can bear. You don't have to. Please join our free online support group. There are thousands of people who are dealing with similar situations such as yours. Read about their stories through our secured blogging system. You will find inspiration and encouragement as you learn about how they are coping. Please feel free to sign up. Its free and won't cost you a dime. And again, if there is anything we can do for you, please let us know. Welcome to the Friends of Alan Richman web site.