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.
After nearly three years away from blogging, Truthful Loving Kindness has resumed writing due to a regained access to blog administration. Despite cognitive decline, the blog has garnered significant views. Improvements in personal health and ongoing construction projects are highlighted, along with a focus on maintaining hope while managing dementia.
My understanding of anything other than touch is very VERY temporary …
… For eating, today i need mostly finger food or sippy-cup soup. …
Husband enables me to invest most of my time and energy in dementia awareness and advocacy. It is a partnership dance.
the main issue was LIGHT …
My challenges with verbal comprehension have continued and intensified. So husband and i have some current coping strategies, but we are definitely hoping more strategies will show up soon.
… Lots going on in our Dementia Mentors projects Lately …
Personally, i think that “Cure”-mongering can be just as destructive as fear-mongering. Both distort reality in unhealthy ways.
With messages from my sister, and my Dementia Mentors’ pals to keep me company on video conversations, all-in-all, i thought the week went well …
