This is Kate Hoit and her mom, Diane. The 31-year-old's parents live in Albany, New York, and she is currently living in Virginia.
Hoit is an Army veteran and was deployed in Iraq from 2004 to 2005. When she was away, her family learned that her dad, Bill, had Alzheimer's disease.
Hoit told BuzzFeed News her father's decline was "very sudden and fast." He now lives in a nursing home.
"This past weekend, my mom and I spent time with him and he thought I was his sister and forgot my name," she said.
When she first arrived to visit her parents last week, Hoit said her mom did something that struck her.
So, Hoit decided to turn to social media to help her mom find a companion. She started a Twitter campaign called #DateDiane, hoping to find someone interested in the same activities as her mom.
Why you should #DateDiane? Her selfie game is on point! (Don't tell her I posted this photo)
"[I] thought this was a way to find some folks who might be in a similar situation," she said.
Hoit has been wooing possible companions by sharing her mom's attributes, like how she "keeps it real."
Why you should #DateDiane? Because she keeps it real.
She's great to have around for fall activities.
Why you should #DateDiane? She loves fall! #ApplePickingDate
And she's "sunshine."
Why should you #DateDiane? Because her favorite song is "My Girl" by the Temptations.And she's basically sunshine ☀️
The campaign has had a great response and was even featured in the family's local newspaper.
#DateDiane in the @timesunion
"Several people have reached out with suggestions for dance groups, offers to take her to hockey games, or watch a Buffalo Bills game — which has been amazing!" Hoit said.
Hoit said even though the campaign is titled #DateDiane, her goal is to "find a companion [not romantic], a few new girlfriends, or maybe even a support group" for her mom.
Why you should #DateDiane? She does fall right!
"Hopefully with #DateDiane she can meet a few great people and do some of those things," she said. "And also to make her realize she’s 'not alone' in this situation. A lot of people are sharing their personal experiences with Alzheimer’s. It has been rather heartwarming."