My Life With Jim – Page 13 – Dementia Makes A Strange Bedfellow

Overprotectiveness and Overcompensating

February 26, 2021February 25, 2021 Wife of JimCoping Progressionoverprotectiveness and overcompensating

When Dad died, Mom had to re-familiarize herself with some of life’s basic skills. One of which was driving. Over the years, Dad subtly took over the task of driving and chauffeured Mom whereever she had to go. If she was going in to the church for choir practice, he’d say he needed to …. Read More

Sports Progress

February 22, 2021 Wife of JimGeneral Grieving Progressionlosing interests

Jim is a sports guy. He’s always been athletic and has played any sport available to him. In elementary school he played softball, in high school it was basketball and as an adult he played rec league basketball and pick up games of flag football. When his kids we young, he made sure they …. Read More

Making Life Simple

February 19, 2021 Wife of JimCoping GeneralClearing the Clutter to make a safe home Simplifying Life for Dementia

Let me state for the record I hate housework. I always have and I expect I always will. Luckily, my hatred for filth exceeds my dislike of housework, so my house is reasonably clean. A quick vacuum, dusting and paper/clutter clearing make my house presentable for guests. So while I’m not a complete slob, …. Read More

The Alternative, Pros and Cons

February 15, 2021 Wife of JimCoping Grievingdying and Dementia

My aunt died this past week. Thanks to Covid and living so far away from my family, it’s really highlighted the isolation I feel. Even without Covid, I wouldn’t have been able to travel to be with my family because of Jim’s limitations. My aunt had several health issues along with a recent diagnosis …. Read More

When They’re Losing Themselves

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 Wife of JimProgressioncoping with Dementia Dementia Patient Frustration

Over the past few weeks Jim has become lost. He’s not able to do the things he used to accomplish easily and he can no longer use his wits to figure out where he’s gone wrong. He’s embarrassed and hates having to admit that he doesn’t know what’s happening around him. His shoulders slump, …. Read More

Motion Detector Night Lights

February 8, 2021 Wife of JimCoping Resourceshow to keep your senior safe at night motion detector night lights and dementia

One of the things the books tell you is that your Dementia patient will start to wander. Sometimes during the day and other times at night. As with most older folks, eyesight becomes an issue which increases the chance of your night wanderer falling. One of the benefits of the modern home is all …. Read More

Amazon Alexa / Google Home

February 5, 2021February 4, 2021 Wife of JimUsing TechnologyAlexa use for Dementia Using voice assistants for Dementia Care

In my initial rush to upload the posts I’d written when I was deciding to do this blog, I realized I’d forgotten to tell about the various ways I’m using technology to help me care for Jim on a daily basis. In 2017 a friend and I were talking about his fascination with the …. Read More

Adding A Video Doorbell To My Dementia Coping Technology

February 1, 2021February 4, 2021 adminResources Using Technology

Back on Black Friday, I bought a Ring Video Doorbell along with the Ring Chime. I’ve mentioned it before but I realized I didn’t actually talk about how it’s benefited me in my quest to keep Jim safe. (note – you don’t have to purchase the separate subscription, but I did) There are several …. Read More

Driving Revisited

January 29, 2021January 25, 2021 adminCoping ProgressionAcception the not allowed to drive verdict Driving Revisited

Jim was told to stop driving last April – 9 months ago. He was told by the Geriatric Assessment doctor and now he has a chip on his shoulder about speaking to that particular doctor. This is not helped by the fact that this is also the doctor who “doesn’t understand how Jim’s brain …. Read More

Rollercoaster Decline

January 25, 2021 Wife of JimCoping Progression

Over the past year, Jim’s steady decline has begun to ebb and flow into good days and bad days. Lately, I’ve noticed a larger cognitive, multifaceted rollercoaster operating in the back ground. Now it seems that each type of cognitive function has it’s own schedule. He can seem to be having a good day …. Read More

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