Partnership Communication: Distress and DisComfort

Posted on February 14, 2021 by truthfulkindness

Our PARTNERSHIP means he is part of me, and i am part of him.

Friends don’t Lie … but …

Posted on February 7, 2021 by truthfulkindness

Please Do not lie to me, but it is okay to VALIDATE then RE-DIRECT

Fear as Cause of Anger in dementia

Posted on January 31, 2021 by truthfulkindness

Tru here answering a question: i think FEAR is the source of much frustration and anger with beginning dementia symptoms. ((But i acknowledge that fear is not the cause of all anger in dementia — more for some than others)). . These can be some of the sources of fear. Communication: Every time i think […]

When Confusion Overwhelms Communication

Posted on January 23, 2021 by truthfulkindness

Tru here answering a question. i would not TRY to reason with her on bad days. .… i dont suggest trying to reason with ME on bad days, because it just makes me frustrated at myself since i cannot fully understand you, and frustrated at YOU because you are not accepting me where i am […]

January Sag

Posted on January 10, 2021 by truthfulkindness

20 PLwD speak up on “How do post-holiday emotions especially effect Persons Living with Dementia (PLwD) ?? What strategies can we use??”

Bib-Collar as Strategy

Posted on January 3, 2021 by truthfulkindness

It seems lately i must have a “hole in my lip”, thru which foods, drinks, and my prescriptions fall.

Fell Twice

Posted on November 24, 2020 by truthfulkindness

Wed update (25th) is that i messed up: i guess i got a bit complacent. i hugged the dog, he knocked into my head and i got a NEW ball of swelling on my brow. … So i am off FaceBook for remainder of evening and back to cold compresses. Really hoping this will not […]