Category: Coping

Trouble’s Afoot

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  Jim has diabetic feet. He had diabetes for a long time before it was diagnosed which created a foundation for several serious complications as he’s aged. Foot problems are a common occurrence with diabetes. In fact, it was problems with Jim’s feet that led to a diagnosis of the disease. These days, the circulation ….  Read More

Fixation Explained

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  A lot of caring for someone with dementia is managing our own expectations. As the disease progresses, we have to constantly remind ourselves that it takes away more than just memories. It takes away a person’s ability to think and therefore function. You know this. I know this, and yet we are caught by ….  Read More

Fear Of Abandonment

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  Jim recognizes he is faltering and it scares him. He often asks if he can be doing more to make me happy. Which breaks me because I know he can’t, no matter how hard he tries. He will continue to decline and I will take over more and more of a management role in ….  Read More

Jim Fell

Coping

  One of my worst nightmares came true. We got up and did our regular grocery shopping first thing Saturday morning. It was such a nice day that after putting everything away; I took my cup of coffee out to the back deck while Jim sat at the dining room table with his coffee, reading ….  Read More

Lost

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  I’m not sure if it’s the aftermath of the incredibly hot temperatures we had last weekend, or just a new phase of dementia. Jim seems lost this week. Outwardly I don’t see much different in the way he remembers things or navigates through his day. Inwardly though he seems to be unsure/lost. As if ….  Read More

Dos And Don’ts Of Dementia Care

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  I found a lovely short yet comprehensive list of Dos and Don’ts for dealing with dementia patients. 15 Dementia Care Do’s and Don’ts (homecareassistance.com) It’s a nice refresher for me because when I’m in the thick of answering the same question for the umpteenth time, I  don’t always have the mind space to step ….  Read More