Nothing to loose.

@California Country.

Had an interesting conversation with one of my readers. They are interested in CBD and the Stress Relief lotion. It was nice to talk with someone that is a reader of this blog. I feel I must put this disclaimer in. I am not a doctor, nor do I prescribe anything. I'm just a husband and caregiver who is sharing his experiences with you. Beyond that, I do believe that we are not as helpless as some of us think we are. 

Two years ago, I was battling Mr. Sundowner every night. I was a more of a sheep dog, trying to herd her away from danger. Taking the brunt of her obsessions and hallucinations and worrying what she would do next. Making sure she couldn't get out. Those of us who have and are now struggling with those conditions, know what I'm talking about. 

I know that there are drugs on the market that are for Dementia patients, that in reality don't help. I started to think, I need a sedative for her, something to calm her down. That is where my research started. Goggling, I found a OCT sedative, Diphenhydramine readily available as a sleeping aid. It is the main ingredient in Walmart's sleeping aid. I've used it myself to help me get to sleep and found it effective, but not over powering. 

I started giving it to Sweetie, and things seemed to smooth out. It wasn't until we went to the doctors for a check up, when I was told she might get dizzy and loose her balance. 

On the Dementia Family Support site, I started reading about Hemp Oil, and the positive effects it had. Again, understanding, I didn't have anything to loose, give it a try. That was over a year ago, and we are still using it. 

The Stress Relief lotion came from her daycare. They were using it to calm her down when she gets agitated. Again, with nothing to loose, I got some and tried it at home. With both, they seem to work well and keep life at a enjoyable level. 

Which brings me to yesterday. It was another day of repetition. Before she got up, I gave her a dose of Balance Medicine, got her changed, and headed down stairs for breakfast. Trying some Coco Pebbles cereal this morning. She likes the cholate cark, so why not try a cereal? Well, it didn't go like I'd hope it would, so we now have a box to finish off and maybe she will grow to like it. 

We went to the two malls for a walk about. It was a change of pace for us. One of the things I've noticed this year, is the lack of Christmas apparel. I'm wearing my Christmas shirt and Santa hat, and I'm the only one. Then again, I love Christmas and won't let that get me down. With a loud "Ho, Ho, Ho." I announce Christmas. I've had little ones point and wave. I do dearly love playing Santa with them. 

At the end of the day, He is with Sweetie and me, sitting there, watching TV, I know we aren't alone. You see, my Driver isn't just in the car, He is with us all through the day and night. For He is walking with us always. As we travel the Road to Dementia Town, Keeping our Shiny Side Up. C'ya, Luv ya, and God Bless.