DRT: No Such Thing as BACKGROUND Noise
Dementia Relationship Tip: For me, there is no such thing as BACKGROUND noise.
Category Archives: Symptoms
My Spiritual Journey in Context of Dementia Symptoms
My spiritual perspectives have changed dramatically in past ten years, but memories of WHY I myself made those changes are growing dim. Why do I no longer celebrate the special days that my loved ones celebrate? … Soon I suspect you will again find me enjoying those activities, because my theological understanding is going backward in time, as well as all my other memories.
DRT: Yield to communication priorities; PWD “suffering” terminology
I have been admonished by more than one person; told that it is inappropriate for me to use the term “suffering” in connection with my dementia symptoms … but … Each of us SHOULD be allowed to describe our dementia symptom experiences, and describe them without fear of reprisal for the sake of political-correctness.
DST/Grief n Depression: Attitude of Gratitude
Personally, focus on gratitude does not mean that I negate or even ignore grief. Instead I mindfully lean into the grief in order to ENABLE an attitude of gratitude. I am thankful for you, dear reader. You give me hope … that these experiences can become part of resource tools to enrich the relationships that are building blocks for all community.
Holiday Confusion: Retain ROUTINE
Tru here. Winter HOLIDAYS are arriving, usually involving celebrations with family and friends, which can be very dis-orienting for us living with dementia symptoms. My dementia symptoms continually progress, but they progress very slowly. Progression is so slow that family and friends do not see a need for change on their part. So they ignore […]
Symptom of Math Problems
Surprise; one of my major dementia symptoms is something that I previously excelled in; numbers.
How I Recognize Myself and Others
Biggest cues for me in recognizing sight of self and loved ones are hair length, hair color, and hair style. … But my most reliable recognition for both spouse and loved ones is not sight; it is sound, and smell. … But even when I no longer recognize loved ones … please do not pull away from time spent together. Relationships are what make life worth living.
Path thru Loss and Grief … to Choices and Dementia Advocacy
… I choose to focus on life’s blessings (and the blessing in opportunity of advocacy). But in order to do that I must pass THRU and endure the grief. Both are an important part of the complete process for keeping my life in a larger perspective.
Sound DisOrientation as Dementia Symptom
For many years alarms were wonderful tools to meet needs … but this year? … I think I have progressed past their usefulness. grr-r-r-r !! … multiple other intensified symptoms in past couple weeks 😦
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 …
