First Time of Where am I
It is scary to realize I am losing … everything.
Category Archives: Crucial
Stigma or Respect
One of our daughters regularly reminds us that it may be a slower process but it is almost always better to give alternatives, redirect, or to … turn the behavior upside-down and request the OPPOSITE behavior.
DRT for Communication: Erase / Re-Write Problems
SUMMARY: Erase/re-write skills are malfunctioning, so I am poor at task-transition. Suggest pre-planning with steps involved. While project is on-going, whenever a change in task or physical location is going to take place, verbally state “Now (my name) we are going to change task/location …” … then pause before instructions for next step. … *** … *** … *** … DETAIL […]
Sufferer Part 3; The Linguistic/Communication Issues
I still think term ‘sufferer’ gives teaching opportunity to say; “Did you realize this term has such a wide variety of usage meaning that it is currently polarizing the PWD and ‘care’ sector?”
Importance of Communication with PWD
Be willing to invest NOW in learning communication skills for the later stages, so that you can more easily discern the language spoken in the “fading” communications of late-stage dementia … because relationships are what make life worth living.
DRT: No Such Thing as BACKGROUND Noise
Dementia Relationship Tip: For me, there is no such thing as BACKGROUND noise.
Time n Energy Consumption with Dementia Symptoms
… getting ready for the day can consume much more time and energy than we or our loved ones are prepared for …
Self-Identity; Am I Still Me
We all change – but we do not become a different person. The facets of our character are differently reflected with the changing phases, abilities, frustrations, angers and fears, but we are at our basic essence the SAME person – with different aspects emphasized.
Re-Blog of Diagnosis Issues
Due to some recent events, my lack of confirmation for dementia diagnosis has become an issue.
Thought I would re-post my previous blog on the subject, just to make sure there are no current misunderstandings (and for my many new friends). Current status is STILL pending. Have had two specialist appointments in past 4 months, and 2 more appointments are currently scheduled.
Focus on Essential Priorities
A discussion of my own goals … while living with dementia symptoms.
