Every Day withFamilyIs Precious
A private family journal where busy families capture daily moments with aging parents before they're lost forever.
Built for adult children caring for aging parents • Distributed families
For families who value these precious years
Essential Tools for Memory Keeping & Recall
Simple tools designed for busy families caring for elderly loved ones. No technical expertise required.
Daily Journaling
Capture today's moments
One shared entry per day keeps everyone connected. Type, dictate, or snap a photo—capture moments in seconds, right from your phone during or after each visit.
Photo Memories
Visual storytelling
Upload and organize family photos with each day's entry. Help Mom remember recent visits, family gatherings, and daily moments through visual cues.
Private Reflections
Personal thoughts
Contributor-only notes for thoughtful observations about your parent. Share updates about memory, mood, or patterns that stay private from viewer accounts.
Family Collaboration
Everyone contributes
Multiple family members can add to the same entry or create their own. Build a complete picture of Mom's day from everyone's perspective.
All features included. No hidden costs. Your family data stays private.
Start Your Family JournalFree forever • No credit card required
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.
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
Sources:
- 1 Pew Research Center. Family Caregiving Across Generations.
- 2 AARP and National Alliance for Caregiving. Caregiving in the U.S. 2020.
- 3 Alzheimer's Association. 2023 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures.
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.
A 5-minute read about four generations, one marble rolling pin, and why every family needs their story preserved
What You'll Forget About Today's Visit
- ✗What you actually talked about with Mom 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!
- ✓Everyone gathered for the grandkid's birthday pizza
- ✓That inside joke that cracks us up every single time
- ✓Mom insisting that she can hem her own pajamas
Quick test: What did you talk about during your last visit?
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.
Start Capturing Memories TodayFree forever • Set up in 2 minutes
Trust & Security
Your Family's Privacy Matters
We built this for our own families. Your trust is everything to us.
Your Data Stays Yours
Complete ownership and control. Export anytime.
Private by Design
Enterprise-grade privacy protection for your family.
No AI Training
Your memories are never used to train AI models.
Daily Backups
Automatic backups ensure memories are never lost.
Family-First
Built by a son for his mother, not by a corporation.
Ready for Your Family
Start preserving memories today.
Our Security Promise
We will never sell your data, show you ads, or use your family's memories for anything other than what you explicitly choose. Your stories stay in your family, period.
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.
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Real FamiliesReal Stories
See how families are using Family Journal to capture their loved ones' stories before it's too late
“After Mom's memory started to decline, we were losing her stories daily. Now everyone contributes new memories and old memories from our visits. It's become our most treasured family project.”
“Dad loves seeing the photos from family gatherings. He can't always remember the details, but the journal helps him feel connected to all of us.”
“The private reflections feature is wonderful. We can coordinate Dad's care and share his daily progress even when we aren't all together. It's brought our busy family even closer.”
Note: These are representative stories from beta users. Names and details have been changed to protect privacy.
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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 visit 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)
Added private note
“Dad seemed more alert this morning than yesterday. New medication might be helping. Should mention to Dr. Chen.”
Lisa (Granddaughter)
Uploaded photos
“Added pics from breakfast - Grandpa's smile when he saw the old photos was priceless!”
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
Your parent's memories are fading faster than you think. Start capturing them today while there's still time to preserve the stories, the laughter, and the love.
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
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
- ✓Export 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 from visits
- ✓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 document visits, while both parents with dementia access 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.
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.
StoryWorth and similar services 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 StoryWorth preserves 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 export 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 email us at hello@journal.family