Downward spiraling staircase of Dementia.

My Life in a smile. 

Just another day in paradise. What else could I say when it comes to my daily living with Sweetie. We've settled into a routine lately, that feels good, and seems to have mellowed out. 

I'm getting more worried about her right arm. It doesn't seem to be getting better. I know it is a strain on her elbow, and because I can't get her to support it, it isn't getting better. I'm going to look into getting her an elbow brace, and elastic type, in the hope that it will relieve some of the pressure of her holding it down all the time. I will get a doctor's appointment if this doesn't work. Right now, I'm working through my life experiences I've had with sore muscles and joints. 

We got Tweetie back Friday afternoon, and her new top is looking good. I'll have to get out and have some pictures taken, with Sweetie, of course. When she was delivered, we took a ride in her. The cab was quiet, and barely any wind noise. The problem that occurred was getting Sweetie out of the car. With her bad elbow she struggled to get out. Looks likes taking Tweetie out will be dependent on how well we can get her arm better. 

It was nice yesterday, weather wise, and we attempted a walk in the neighborhood. Started good, a good pace, and she soon tired and was struggling to make it home. My belief is that her arm is just sapping all her energy out of her. She watches TV without me seating next to her, and she isn't trying to get out of the house either. Under different conditions, I would accept this, yet at the same time, I just can't feel I'm not doing enough for her. 

After dinner, I got her some applesauce and had to feed it to her. She couldn't hold the container and spoon at the same time. This is a first, and I feel, more to come, being more dependent on me, again, just another step in the downward spiraling staircase of Demetia. 

It seems the more Sweetie depends on me, the more I depend on my Driver. He tells me that here are more mountain roads to climb and then there are the trips down the mountain. Just stay where I am, in the passenger seat, and He will get us down this mountain safely. For it is just another day on the Road to Dementia Town. As we Keep our Shiny Side Up. C'ya, Luv ya, and God Bless.