The explosion of sundowners.

Sweetie and Tweetie.

With the explosion of sundowners the night before, last night was a nice as it could be. The more I live through the nights when Mr. Sundowners shows and then for the next few nights there is a calmness just seems to confirm the assessment that sundowners cannot completely be arrested. Like a caged monster, it has to get out no matter what. 

When sundowners takes over and I don't let her out of the house, she is like a pacing Tiger, going from door to door, looking for an escape, not understanding why I won't let her out, the hallucinations of people that she needs to help is so strong that if not let out, it drives her to lash out at me. With the help of TCB and Stress Relief lotion, won't stop it, but it will shorten the outburst. I know the tale tale signs of sundowners burn out, and just wait. Soon that little girl will show up, and be sorry for what has happened, even though she has not idea of what we just went through.     

I've bumped up against a new situation. The last couple of times out on the course, Sweetie has wet herself. I've attempted to have her sit on the potty before we leave the house, to no avail. She won't go. There is only one porta potty on the course, that is difficult to use. I am going to bring fresh pull ups and maybe a change of pants. I also chosen to take a golf cart instead of walking. She seems to be over much of the jitters she had last year riding in the cart. I also talk to her and drive slow to avoid the bumps that are naturally on the course. Yesterday, one of the grounds keepers was talking to her about being in a cart. People know her, which makes it nice for her. 

Yesterday was windy, so we didn't do much walking, just stayed in the backyard which seem to keep her happy. How she just sits and watches, and her world is at peace within her. When she is at peace with her world, it make for a Easter Egg. I can cat nap with the calm that she isn't going anywhere. 

Now where is He? My Driver is usually here early to urge me to finish and get the day started. Ok, there He is, pulling into the driveway now. Just to be sure, there were Easter Eggs galore yesterday, which means I'm getting better at finding them. Wonder where they will be today. I have no fear, my Driver will direct my heart and eyes to find them. Let see if I can race Driver to the car? Set, Go! The race is one. Out the door, cool sun glasses on, and into the car, and who is waiting for me, yep, Driver. Smiling as we head out, down the Road to Dementia Town, listening to the radio, singing along with the tunes, Keeping our Shiny Side Up. Its easy, if you like you can follow us, as you Keep your Shiny Side Up. Love Ya, and God Bless.