Non CBD day.

@Disneyland, 2016.

Yesterday was another non CBD day. It is this new stage of her Dementia. I can't explain it, but she is calmer then normal. She is clinging to me more and more, which means less and less privacy. That went away many months ago. When we get gas for the car, I have to keep the back window down so she can, not only see me, but hear me. She almost gets into a panic when I'm not near her. 

When we are eating, she keeps saying that she doesn't know how to do it. She will struggle to get the right amount of food on her fork or spoon before she will take it to her mouth. I'll encourage her by telling her that it is OK, or to put it in her mouth, which she does. 

As I watch her eat, I wonder just what is going on inside of her brain. It seems so natural to feed yourself, and yet, what she does seems so unnatural. When she puts up her bowel with food still in it, I'll help by putting food on it, and offer it to her. She will take and finish the meal that way. 

Last night we had oatmeal for dinner, a quick and easy meal and I put brown sugar and butter on it. I had to mix it into her oatmeal because she didn't know what to do. Then it was too hot for her, and we had to let it cool down. That I know is something that I have to be careful about. Food Temperature. She is very sensitive to all temperatures. Our showers have to border on cold before she will get into it. 

In this new stage, keeping her hydrated doesn't seem to be a problem. Before, when we were on the golf course, I'd have to insist on her drinking, now she takes it with out me forcing her to drink. Right now, life seems too easy, but I'll take it. 

We must be on a smooth highway for awhile, as Driver and me travel down the Road to Dementia Town. Not much road noise, so it is easy to relax and take it easy. Driver isn't saying much, just smiling as we go, watching the scenery go bye and seeing the sunshine bounce of the bonnet (just a little change of terms for those across the pond) as we keep our Shiny Side Up. May you have a easy day as you travel down your Road to Dementia Town, Keeping your Shiny Side Up. Love Ya and God Bless.