Mr. Sundowners in its full glory.

Took her to watch the Lion King.

I remember taking her to the see the Broadway production of The Lion King. She still had enough understanding of what we were doing. Now she doesn't remember it at all. These posting have ways to remind me of who she was and that person is still in there, and that is the person that I remember and love. 

Took Sweetie to the dentist yesterday, and it will be the last visit she will have to suffer through. We had a new dental hygienist, and Sweetie was her Demented self. She had a hard time following instructions. The hygienist told me it was time for x-rays and an exam by the dentist, I told her that that wasn't going to happen. If your fighting her to open her mouth, imagine trying to get her to sit still and have x-rays. So, until there is a dental emergency, she will not see another dentist again. 

Had to refill her anti-anxiety prescription and asked more questions about the drug. How long does it last, side affects, ect. Once on a regimentation, it pretty much stays the same, no real peaks or dips. That is helpful, for now I know the importance of the the CBD Hemp Oil. I know that I try to keep her on about a 3 hour spacing between giving her her oil, and on a as needed basis. We almost have a normal life now. 

One of the things that I tell people as they are trying to talk to Sweetie, or she to them. Remember the Penguins, "Smile and Nod boys, smile and nod.". It works for both of them, Sweetie thinks she making sense, and they don't have to figure out what she is saying. 

Last night, we were in bed, when I heard her get up, and I was out like a flash, sundowners had broken free and she had to go help the "boys" again. I've found that if I just block her from the door, she soon settles down. I hadn't given her any Hemp Oil before bed, dummy me, so, after she went back to bed, I gave her some. Out she went. Thank you Driver. 

I think it was just a combination of the day. The dentist, going to see youngest, and the rest. It wasn't the normal day, and I think she just got overwhelmed and it was at bed time she just couldn't contain herself. Back at the beginning, I didn't have the tools to use, or the understanding of what Dementia and sundowners does to a person. It is scary to see Mr. Sundowners in its full glory. 

That is about it for this time. I'm ready for a quiet drive with my Driver. Mr. Sundowners and beat me and I need some corner time in this battle. My Driver knows that and He knows where to find that oasis of rest as we travel down the Road to Dementia Town, Keeping our Shiny Side Up. Maybe I'll see you at the oasis on your drive today, I'll know its you, 'cause I'll see your Shiny Side first.