Dementia, the unseen disability

Hi, my Sweetie

Sweetie is sleeping more. Yesterday it was 11 when she got up, then she took a nap, then went to bed around 6 and has slept through the night, and at this time still sleeping. 

Yesterday was hot, hot enough for Sweetie to mention it. One of the things about Dementia, is it likes hot weather, so if it comfortable for her, it is way to hot for me. 

I wanted to go to the mall and walk around, but because our governor has made mask mandatory, and added a $100 fine for not wearing one, people now feel they can say or make gestors about Sweetie not wearing hers correctly. It is so frustrating to the point I don't want to go out in public.

Dementia is the unseen disability and people don't know that she cannot comprehend the need for wearing a mask, let alone the why. 

I've been asked why I don't put her into a senior care facility. As I have thought it through, I've come to the realization that caring for Sweetie give me purpose. I am so wrapped up in caring for her, and being retired and needing something to fill my waking hours, she provides all of that. That includes doing all the other things. Such as the laundry, cooking, yard work, and house work. At the center of it all is Sweetie. 

At the center of my willingness to do all of that is my Driver. After our rides, He just doesn't go away until the next morning, He hangs out with us all the day long. When He gets the car out and we head down the Road to Dementia Town, His word are comfort to my soul, He strengthens me to finish the day strong, and at the same time wipe my tears. Strength for today and hope for tomorrow. As we head down the Road to Dementia Town, you'll know it is us, because we'll have the Shiny Side Up. Same goes for you, as you travel your Road to Dementia Town, Keep your Shiny Side Up. TTFN, Love Ya, and God Bless.