Those simple solutions.

One of our stops while in California.

I'd say, it worked. Yesterday, getting Sweetie up and treating it as if it was a normal day. I know that if I'm allowed to do nothing all day, there are no reason to get up. OK, so we do the same thing day after day, week after week, to the point where we need a day off from doing the same things. Right now with our limited choices, I try not to get too bored while doing them. 

Sweetie has moved herself to the downstairs bedroom. So, now it is my turn to accept that move, to bring some of her things, clothes, grooming aids down with her. She just will not go up the stairs anymore. I'm wondering if there is some visual hallucinations with the stairs. I've heard of things that will stop a person with Dementia from going to doors, like a blanket in front of the door, or a rug will keep them from stepping over to the door, to keep them inside. Maybe it is the same with the stairs. 

As of now, if it true that she has moved, I need to get another set of sheets for the bed. It was meant to be a guest room, and one set was sufficient. With her staying there, I'll need a second set, one to wash and one to replace while the one is being washed. Just another life goes on type situation. 

I'd say we had a good day. Up, and changed, feed, and out the door. I have come to the conclusion that front loading her with Hemp Oil when she first gets up, is the best. I'll give her some before she has to get up, then another dose shortly after she is up, and then again after breakfast. Because of the fact her Dementia is growing, and it does take time for the Hemp Oil to kick in, by front loading the doses, we can have a better afternoon. 

She is at the point, where I now have to open the car door for her, help her in, and put on her seat belt for her. If I don't buckle her in, we sometime have a discussion on how to do it. With treating her like a lady, we avoid a fight.  Again, a simple solution to what could cause a fight. Find myself, without thinking about it, moving in those direction, you know, those simple solutions directions. 

We had purchased a pair of sweats from Target that didn't work, so we returned them and spent some time walking the store. 

One of the light bulbs went out in the bathroom, it is a decorative light, and we went shopping looking for a replacement. Which gave us some more time away from the house. 

The end of the day came early for Sweetie, she headed for bed around 5. With her sleeping down stairs, I'm not required to sleep with her, so I get to stay up. You know it is hard when your programed to go to sleep at a certain time. Did manage to stay up for an hour more. Now the wake up time...

Driver tells me that I did a good job. The day went without too much hassle, and today might need some extra care. She is going to fight the change, and that is where the care comes in. All I know, is that while I'm with my Driver, all that I need is found with Him, as we travel down the Road to Dementia Town, Keeping our Shiny Side Up. C'ya, Luv ya, and God Bless.