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Tag Archives: PLwD
For Best Concentration NEED Frequent Toilet Trips
Tru here. For most people, Best concentration happens when there are no distractions. i am trying to remember to make FREQUENT trips to the bathroom, because Pressure in bladder or bowels can distract from concentration needed in other everyday processes. . . Until dementia symptoms i did not need to think about swallow process, […]
Dementia Stages and Inconsistencies
Tru here. . i am often asked about this so … 3 stages: i like the version shared at >> https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/stages . 5 stages/CDR: Clinical Dementia Rating evaluates cognitive and functional performance in six areas: memory, orientation, judgment & problem solving, community affairs, home & hobbies, and personal care. Table 6.2 at >> https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/clinical-dementia-rating . […]
Loss of Smells and Taste
This is a huge change of focus in eating, but it is also time to decide …
Early Swallowing Problems
Tru here. . i have been dealing with slowly progressing dementia symptoms for over 20 years now. New symptoms are always traumatic. . … in past week have noticed unpredictable problems swallowing. Not at any specific time of day, etc.First it was SOMETIMES when swallowing pills, then sometimes when swallowing just a hot or cold […]
Color as Strategy
What our eyes see is interpreted by the brain, and this is probably a brain-failure issue.
Where are You?
All i know is that i am alone with no idea of when anyone will return.
Money Control with Dementia
my own experiences on negotiation of Money and HouseHold Finance issues
About Visits
Visit timing, communication, activities & memory issues.
Inflammation Communication and all tied up
i expect these infections have something to do with my emotions that are out-of-control.
