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@becsbuddy

@tsc. I really like your statement and approach to life: ‘learn to not focus on what we’ve lost, but live with what we have now and make our home a safe place.” Have you found some new projects or pastimes that you both enjoy?

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That's a tough one, @becsbuddy. I used to be able to get him to play Scrabble with me, but he won't anymore. He's given up the piano. He hardly watches tv. He is interested in the walk I take every morning and asks me questions when I come home - where did I go, who did I see, were there any changes on the street, etc. Also, when I'm on the computer, he comes in the room, sits down and wants to talk - so he's trying to engage me more, it seems. I've always been a cook and he wants his three meals a day, on time. Now since I have a shoulder injury, I ask him to help me more - with lifting heavy things, mixing ingredients, etc. He likes to do it and I think it's good to keep him engaged. His neurologist put him on a low dose antidepressant and he's less tired and anxious on it. He can't drive anymore, but he can gas up the car for me (bad shoulder, a good excuse). His mood is pretty good, he's pleasant and nice to be around and I learned that when he's digs down on something, just to let it go. He sleeps the night through, a good nine hours at least. This morning he asked me to drive all around town to find the cereal he likes and I said no. Reminded him of all my ailments and that I need to do what's easier for me too - so he apologized and said he'd eat oatmeal.