Floating Words

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Truthful Kindness

Problems understanding spoken sentences (verbal comprehension):

Floating Words

Words float around and past me.

sometimes they splash against my body.

i hear them spoken.
i understand each word.

I reach for them,
but mostly they just float around me without joining;
without coalescing into concepts that i can grab, hold, and understand.

Sometimes i am able to grab a passing thought and hold it;
finally understanding,
responding to the speaker and building relationship …
… but then it is gone again.

Words float around and past me.

Sometimes i feel alone
… and require visuals or TOUCH.
— © Truthful Kindness
2018 Dec 11

“Hold My Hand to ANCHOR me” is another piece of prose, at this Link >> https://truthfulkindness.com/2014/11/07/hold-hand-anchor-me/

During 2018, this has gone from a rare occurance … to part of my “new normal”.
First experiences were very scary !!! They can also build huge relationship misunderstandings;
It is not that i am purposely “checking out” from conversation, i just cannot understand what is said.

Not just myself, but everyone in the relationship needs to:
Grieve the partial loss of another ability; another tool in our relationship toolbox. Accept that partial loss. Then strategize to make the best of remaining abilities for rich relationships as long as possible.

At this point,
1) give me some time and verbal comprehension may click back into place.
2) My visual processing is still good right now (even if reading comprehension is not), so try graphs, charts, and pictures of what you are talking about.
3) If not, i probably need a nap, because trying to understand words into concepts is a lot of work for me now.

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Dec 2018, my guess is that 25-30% of my social time is spent with little understanding of concepts spoken. It is just disconnected words. Mostly i “read” tone of voice and face/body expression. Sometimes i just sit in video chat, watching everyone, and just BE with them even if i do not understand what is said. In those cases, it is embarrassing when asked a question, because i had been unable to follow the prior conversation, and now it will be obvious.
It is not that i don’t care, i am simply losing that ability.

Sometimes written is better (partially because i can read it over and over again) … and sometimes it is not.

♦ Everything changes ♦

Very thankful that i can still compose written concepts — even if i may not understand what i wrote, LOL.

Summary: Written comprehension has been compromised for years, but now verbal comprehension disabilities are a quickly-increasing part of my “new normal”.
Communication input is becoming strongly compromised, but written output of communication is still mostly intact, and i very much rely on that tool.
Family and others need to begin reading what i write, if they wish to retain close relationship.

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Hold My Hand to ANCHOR me >> https://truthfulkindness.com/2014/11/07/hold-hand-anchor-me/

No Meanings for Words >> https://truthfulkindness.com/2016/09/06/no-meaning-for-words/

Importance >> https://truthfulkindness.com/2016/01/26/import-communication-pwd/

Communication Part 1 of 3
by Truthful Kindness (Factors of Environment, Content, and Timing) at https://truthfulkindness.com/2014/12/12/verbal-comprehension-strategies-1/ ;

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Tinnitus and other Auditory Hallucinations

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Truthful Kindness

Tru here.
Auditory hallucinations (paracusia) are hearing sounds without auditory stimulus, and “tinnitus” is personal perception for sound of constant ringing, clicking, etc … without auditory stimulus. Many causes.

Not all folks with dementia symptoms have tinnitus or other types of auditory hallucinations, but i think it is more prevalent in that population.

TINNITUS

My tinnitus began about 14yrs ago (2004, after cognitive symptoms were showing in my processing speed and a few other areas, but not nearly as advanced as now).

some days it is louder than others. Sometimes it is a roar, and sometimes just a constant fuzz. Worst is when the tones fluctuate (like today). Fluctuating tones create more problems understanding when other folks talk.

In my first years with this constant sound, it was difficult to focus on anything other than the constant sound. i could not even sleep (and sleep is crucial to brain cell renewal). Tried ear buds but they did not stay in during sleep, so went “old school; i bout a stackable DVD-music player that would allow as much as 12hrs of “background” music. Three 4-hr disks and i was able to disrupt the tinnitus with something peaceful. After a couple years i grew accustomed to the sound in my head, and no longer needed the distraction. This was 10yrs ago, so it may be possible now to play 8-10hrs of nature music on a hard drive.

OTHER Auditory Hallucinations

Apparently tinnitus is considered a form of auditory hallucination, and may be more prevalent with Semantic Dementia (form of Fronto-Temporal Dementia). I had a couple auditory hallucinations before tinnitus became an issue – even before any cognitive dys-abilities were noticeable.

During 1994-1998 I was waking up on the floor, so husband built a fitted bar to hold me in the bed. I had two or three events of auditory hallucinations during those years. I heard muffled voices when there was no source, and in different locations (which are Lewy-Body-type symptoms). Checked for possible radio, etc, but no source for the sounds which lasted several minutes at a time, and sometimes multiple times in stretch of a couple hours. It was very scary. It was not until I was writing this blog entry that I realized those were my first auditory hallucinations.

Tinnitus began about 2004, and other auditory hallucinations began about 2007. I heard music and (again) muffled voices. Sometimes these occur pretty regularly, but I have not had an auditory hallucination for over a year now (unless I have forgotten them).

Since smell and then sight hallucinations developed (sometime after 2010) that relegated sound hallucinations to much lower priority in my attention, so mostly I successfully ignore them.

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… Sound Dis-orientation >> https://truthfulkindness.com/2015/08/11/sound-disorientation-dementia-symptom/

News-Medical.net 2017Aug26: Tinnitus, a chronic ringing or buzzing in the ears, has eluded medical treatment and scientific understanding. A new study by University of Illinois researchers found that chronic tinnitus is associated with changes in certain networks in the brain, and furthermore, those changes cause the brain to stay more at attention and less at rest. … Using functional MRI to look for patterns across brain function and structure, the new study found that tinnitus is, in fact, in the hearers’ heads — in a region of the brain called the precuneus, to be precise. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20170826/Chronic-tinnitus-linked-to-changes-in-certain-brain-networks.aspx

Auditory hallucinations: Patients with semantic dementia commonly report tinnitus (an elementary auditory hallucination), linked to structural alterations in a fronto–temporo–subcortical network [5]; while hallucinations of ‘muffled’ sounds or voices are often reported by patients with Lewy body dementia, frank verbal hallucinations are uncommon and generally occur as a component of more complex, multimodal hallucinations [59]. In contrast, persistent musical hallucinations (typically comprising familiar, banal tunes) are relatively commonly reported in patients with Lewy body disease and less frequently, other dementias [60] … https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5065893/

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When Stressed I WALK

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Truthful Kindness

Tru here.

began when i was quite young. When words no longer work — i walk !!!

One of my first consequences of this was as teen. I took off, got lost, & search team found me early the next morning in the deep woods.

When words no longer work and i am under deep emotions such as anger, frustration, or embarassment.
I am consumed with need to leave.
It doesn’t matter where i am going,
but i must … GO !!!

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In past few years i was able to use my canes, but now need my long-stride walker (kept on the porch), and i am gone.

Where i live, i dont think this will be a problem, because from our house i have never walked toward town. i walk toward the harbor. Only two houses between us and the harbor, and it leads to blacktopped-path that goes in a loop to the end of our penninsula. I can walk the loop twice or three times without leaving familiar territory. I walk off the energy generated from anger or frustration.

But realize that as my symptoms progress, it is important to document these quirks, and set guidelines to avoid future problems.

Let someone know where i am going.
Always carry locator (for me that is GPS on my cell phone, but for others might be another device).
Try to be consistent on where i go (always same walking path) so muscle memory can help my return trip.
If needed, i can walk the loop more than once.

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New Pages Nov 2018

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Truthful Kindness

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First page in new Memorial section is “Susan Suchan’s Legacy” >> https://truthfulkindness.com/memoriam/susan-suchan/

and another Family History page, in honor of 1st Thanksgiving celebration >> https://truthfulkindness.com/about/life-other/family-history-index/gov-bradford/

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Glutened

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Truthful Kindness

Tru here.

As mentioned this morning in Lori LaBey’s recorded “Dementia Chats” (see Link bottom of page) not all of our symptoms are caused from dementia issues.

Today i show evidence of gluten intake. SURPRISE !!! (but not a pleasant one).

Celiac Disease is an autoimmune reaction to the gluten protein. For me, that means i ingested anything from one very small crumb to several slices of something that contains some form of wheat, rye, or barley. Celiac disease is like an on/off switch in the gut. Once that switch in “on” there is no differentiation for amount of gluten intake. Gluten just happened in some amount needed to push the switch. Eating more gluten will not make the reaction more severe.

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We have an entire body, and
with the overwhelming effects of dementia, we tend to blame everything on that aspect of life.
But every person is an entire person — with other aspects influencing the picture.

For me, those other aspects are numerous. Celiac Disease is an important one in the mix, and the probable-cause of several others. Even as an infant, i had great complications with baby cereal and all the other high-gluten baby foods from that era. Eventually my parents decided i just had a sensitive stomach … and lived with the various effects (including alternating constipation and diarrhea, headaches, and fatigue). i think many aspects of my health are more severe than necessary, due to all body systems developing under the added stress of minor malnutrition from undiagnosed celiac. An effect of the era when that type of knowledge was not well known yet. My brother’s malnutrition was much more noticable than mine, with distended stomach and liver disease even before any alcohol intake occurred (so he was always the designated driver, LOL) .

Finally received diagnosis as an adult. And now i know that one of my results from getting glutened (along with up to 2 weeks of extreme diarrhea, headaches, and fatigue) is declined cognitive abilities.

For me, the cognitive decline is
not severe,
not cumulative,
and once i go gluten-free again will return to prior cognitive levels within a week or two.

I very much enjoy mild gingerbread & Scotch shortbread during the holidays.

Gingerbread people, gingerbread houses, etc are almost the epitome of “holiday” (as shown by the fact that i made this poster earlier this week, without knowing i had probably ALREADY been glutened).

Soooo … My gluten switch has already been turned on, and the little intestinal villi are already temporarily flattened and unable to correctly bring nutrients into my system.
i might as well take advantage of the timing with holidays so close, and extend gluten intake 6 weeks until the end of the holidays.

My gluten reaction lasts almost 14 days, so the REACTION will probably still be in effect during Thanksgiving. I know 6 weeks is a long time, but it is oh-so-tempting to be able to eat the special hoiliday treats, and i just MIGHT say this is the time to consider the blessings of timing … and SPLURGE !!!

It might be worth the price. ((smile))

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Celiac (from Celiac.org) >> https://celiac.org/about-celiac-disease/what-is-celiac-disease/

2015 Celiac & Dementia >> Celiac com / Celiac and Dementia

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“Dementia Chats” playlist is among other playlists here >> https://www.youtube.com/user/AlzheimersSpeaks/playlists

PS: Even tho i have now returned from two months “off” dementia advocacy, probably will not make huge effort to blog every week during November/December. I will be busy enjoying the holidays (and maybe not thinking nearly so well). ((smile))

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My Time with DAA

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Truthful Kindness

Tru here.

Thank you, DAA, (Dementia Action Alliance in USA) for opportunity of investing with this organization.

Feel good about time spent on Advisory Board of DAA 2016-2018 >> https://truthfulkindness.com/2017/02/02/daa-dementia-action-alliance/

People i was involved with were helpful, kind, and thoughtful.
Projects i was involved with were helpful, and met goals of both DAA as an organization, and myself as a person.

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2015 pdf publication “Words Mater: See ME not my dementia”
available for free download at >> https://daanow.org/resource-center/reports-papers-other-publications/

2016 pdf publication “Living with Dementia: Changing the Status Quo”
available for free download at >> https://daanow.org/resource-center/reports-papers-other-publications/

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2017 “Re-Imagine Life with Dementia” conference, planning (including gathering PLwD artists), presenting, etc.
Vid of my presentation begins at 50minutes into this recording >> https://youtu.be/nZTCAlfg_Zg .
Wrote about the conference here >> https://truthfulkindness.com/2017/07/09/1st-daa-conf-usa2017/ .

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2018 vid “Living Beyond Dementia” for US Neurology conference >> https://youtu.be/Hw20LNtwNGo , and attendance at that conference .
Wrote about it here >> https://truthfulkindness.com/2018/05/01/2-neurologists/

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I enjoyed partcipation in the Advisory Council and also DAA sub-committees with their respective projects;
Conference Planning, Arts, Well-Being, Technology, etc.

But now it is time for me to do other things.

USA’s Dementia Action Alliance website is here >> https://daanow.org/ .

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Glass fish from island of Murano was gift of Thanks from Dementia Action Alliance to me.
THANK you for the gift.
While living in Italy i had an older friend on island of Murano; an exceptional glass artist named Tino Gobbato.
i always enjoyed our conversations — and the wonderful glass creations in various stages of completion.
His “Baroque Chandelier” hangs over the antique table i inherited, and right now, the Murano fish sits on that table.

Thank you !

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Frustration from not connecting Cause and Effect

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Truthful Kindness

Tru here with great frustration;

I did it again.

Messed things up because i did not thoroughly understand the fine print.

Started this entry four months ago, with only the note
“holes in our ability to connect cause and effect”.

Forget what triggered that short note. In this case i did not think thru to the possible result of my action.

In this case, i could not thoroghly understand what was written, but assumed that i understood motives of writer enough that it did not matter.

frustration … at MYSELF.

I am the one at fault.

at one time i was the one responsible for reviewing the fine print of contracts for a hazardous waste facility.
at another i was secretary to an attorney.
at one point i certainly had the ability to understand this simple document.

but even now i certainly know enough to WAIT until someone who has intact brain function can review document.

But i was excited and in a hurry. I did not think thru to results of my action.

uggggh!!!

There is a reason my name is no longer on the checkbook or bank accounts (except for one credit card which we keep a low limit for).
I (yes me) … I asked for those conditions because i recognized the financial dangers.

Now i messed up … again .

Okay … BREATHE … i tried a nap (with no success), but must pick myself up and … go outside and do some dog training, work on Family History … do SOMETHING on a different topic for a while. Everyone is defferent, for some folks eating might be soothing. A hot drink might be a good place for me to start.

hmmm ((smile)) even tho i have so many other things that NEED done, might be good time for my music … or a craft … or a long soak in the tub might be good.

But first, exercise and work out some of this energy from frustration, LOL .

Distorted Decision-Making >> https://truthfulkindness.com/2014/09/09/distorted-decision-making-in-kitchen/

Attitude of Gratitude >> https://truthfulkindness.com/2015/11/24/dst-grief-depression-attitude-of-gratitude/

i soak >> https://truthfulkindness.com/2016/12/20/i-soak/

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Call for PLwD Arts/Crafts Entries 2019 Dementia Arts Fest

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Truthful Kindness

Tru here to share a great opportunity for Persons Living with Dementia (PLwD) to help widen understanding about living with dementia for the general public.

UPDATE: $25 submission fee has now been dropped. i asked about costs for return shipping & insurance during the exhibition, and received following reply: “If returning shipping/insurance poses a financial burden on any artists who do not wish to sell their artwork, we can work with them to cover the cost.” As always, check the fine print of Terms and Conditions !!!

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The Dementia Action Alliance is launching a national juried Arts Fest to highlight the vibrant lives and many abilities and creative talents individuals continue to have while living with dementia. Dementia is widely misunderstood and stigmatized which negatively affects the lives of individuals and families living with dementia. The annual Arts Fest aims to enhance understanding about living with dementia.

The accepted juried artworks will be exhibited during the 2019 National Re-Imagining Dementia Conference at the Westin Buckhead Hotel in Atlanta, GA June 20 ~ 22, 2019.

We seek entries from individuals living with dementia. Entries are open to ceramics, drawings, paintings, photographs, printmaking, collage and mixed-media, sculptures, watercolors, jewelry design, textiles, quilts, and woodworking.

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“Thriving & Inspiring thru Heart & Art”

Submissions due January 15, 2019

Exhibition in Atlanta, GA June 20 ~ 22, 2019

Click here for more information and the CALL FOR ENTRIES.

So very pleased this DAA/USA project is coming to fruition, and high hopes for success.

Mike Belleville made this art piece specifically for DAA Call for Entries to 2019 Dementia Arts Fest.

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Change from FaceBook issues — and Pgs Added

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Truthful Kindness

Tru here.

Beginning on Friday, and Again today, i have no access to see my Dementia Symptom Perspectives’ FaceBook page. I can see when someone responds on it, but how many others are like me in that they cannot see what is posted on a page that requires very high time investment ?

i can add items to the page,
… and of course FaceBook wants me to spend money on the page.
But cannot see any of the past entries because no matter what i do, only the header shows.

About a dozen friends have had their FB accounts hacked in past 3 days. Quite a few other friends have left FB in past months, due to fraud and other problems. i suspect FaceBook popularity is on the decline.

… so …

for RELIABLE contact, suggest my blog webpage.

Beginning Nov 1, i hope to resume weekly Blog entries, and i will continue SOME presence on FaceBook, but do not expect to see me near as much on FB, because i do not have confidence in it. That “new” time will be filled with other things that i have not had time for in past two years (like exercise and crafts).

— Truthful Loving Kindness to all ❤

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Gord’s Adventures in June >> https://truthfulkindness.com/index-persons-with-dementia-pwd/gord-settle/june-2018/

Emil Petrin & Family Gathering (plus pdf for recent binder i provided there)
>> https://truthfulkindness.com/about/life-other/family-history-index/emil-petrin-and-family-gathering/

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Break Time 2018 Sept Oct

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Truthful Kindness

Tru here.

In the next month i have husband’s birthday, my birthday, my mother’s 80th birthday celebration, and two other family gatherings from connections made via dna. … Then i need time to recouperate from all the celebrations.

We all need a break from time to time. Averaged one blog entry per week for first 8 months of 2018 … but (like last year) blog entries will be less frequent for a while.

Despite break times, all together there are 172 blog “entries” plus ~350 blog “pages” on this website over the past four years, which averages more than 10 postings per month.

My goal in next couple months is simply one blog entry or more per month. Considering each blog entry now averages well over 8hrs time investment, i think that is plenty of time investment during my break. I hope to return to “Truthful Tuesday” pattern well before the end of 2018.

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During this break time …

i will continue FaceBook contact with friends who are living with various types of dementia, and sharing their projects from time to time, both here on my blog, and on Dementia Symptom Perspectives’ FaceBook page.

i will continue my tasks as Assistant Administrator with Dementia Mentors.

i will continue as member of Advisory Board with USA Dementia Action Alliance (altho i am decreasing number of sub-committees i participate in).

I will continue as host for each Monday Dementia Mentors’ group chat, and attend most of the other daily chats as a guest (needed for my well-being).

i will continue trying to share a project from someone living with dementia at least 5x/week on Dementia Symptom Perspectives’ FaceBook page.

… but i just cannot continue all the above PLUS spending about 10hrs/week on blog, … and do the family stuff that i want to do in the next couple months — not and deal with my own dementia challenges at the same time.

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