When the Clock Changes but the Body Doesn’t
Sometimes one hour is not just one hour; Routines are part of the safety architecture of the day. *** This year’s shift to Daylight Saving Time seems to be hitting me harder than usual.
Category Archives: Dementia Symptom Tips
Living with Lewy Body Dementia Symptoms: Understanding REM Sleep Behavior Disorder Dreams 2026a
This entry highlights the connection between Lewy Body Dementia and dreams of REM Sleep Behavior Disorder, including its personal impact and clinical context. The summary covers the prevalence, some of the symptoms, emotional effects, and treatment approaches
A Decade Later: the Power of Online Dementia communities
Ai short summary: This entry updates readers on the importance of online peer groups for people living with dementia. These platforms, like Facebook and Zoom, help form connections, reduce stress, and give access to collective wisdom and support. The post also discusses the positives and negatives of mixed groups of people with dementia and care partners, and highlights several advocacy organizations worth exploring.
Another Bad Day
… For eating, today i need mostly finger food or sippy-cup soup. …
More Toilet Issues
Toileting issues of Color, Lighting, Recognition, and Hand-Coordination.
Helpful Gifts for Persons Living with Dementia symptoms
When finding a gift for a person living with dementia, often one of the thoughts is a “helpful” gift. Of course choosing a “helpful” gift is very dependent on several factors. …
Letting Go
AFTER addressing the issues, then Let it go !
Orienting to (Someone Else’s) REALITY
it obliterates my sense of SELF which is integral to my well-being.
Stability and Landmarks
Repetition and pattern is crucial in my life, because it promotes stability and orientation.
Taste part 3: Food Taste Almost Gone
… each bite is a fresh, brand-new disappointment …
