Relaxed Sundowners.

My helper

Sunday was an early raiser morning for Sweetie, this time I tried to put her down in the bed we have for down stairs. She didn't stay there long and I took her upstairs, back to her bed. Down she went for the rest of the night. 

Going through the same old worries with her. Dehydration. Part is her not wanting to drink, the other is I don't remember. When life is good, Dementia will lull me into a place of serenity because sundowners is asleep, and I just don't push the things I know I should be doing to keep her calm and on somewhat of an even keel. 

Did some more work in the yards and Sweetie was right there, wanting to help. When I did let her help, I think it is comical because she will start doing whatever the task is, and at the same time tell me she doesn't know what she is doing, while she is doing that which she says she doesn't know how to do. I just tell her she is doing fine, and watch muscle memory take over. 

Sunday, when she is up early like she has been doing, and knowing that we cannot just sit and watch TV, we started out by walking our 1.95 mile route  around the neighborhood. Rested, watch some TV, started the laundry, and went to the mall for some more walking. Keeping her busy is just another tool in my Dementia Tool Box. 

Whenever we are out, I try to keep one eye on the clock so as to keep her on schedule with her Hemp Oil. I've come to realize that timing is the best tool to fight off sundowners. I've discovered that if I give her a dose of Hemp Oil, along with Aromatic Therapy Lotion about a half hour before we go to bed, she is much more compliant, then without. Relaxed sundowners is easier handled. 

My Driver just came into the room and has that quizzical look that says He's ready, am I? Of course I am. This is the best part of my day. I never tire of our time together. As I finish, and head for the door. He is there, He has my cool sunglasses in one hand and is holding the door open with the other. Wonder what joys lie ahead today? Off we go, down the Road to Dementia Town, Keeping our Shiny Side Up. Joys await you too, you just have to hunt for them, there there, your Easter Eggs. Watch out for them as you travel down your Road to Dementia Town, Keeping Your Shiny Side Up. Later, and God Bless.