Her Dementia Darkness.

As I see us.

She was mad at me again. It took me awhile to fingure it out. Now that I did, I know what not to do. 

For me, putting on my Sherlock hat isn't fun. Some times it takes me over a day to see what is causing the difficulty. By then, it is too late to do anything about it. I can only hope that the lesson learned will be effevtive the next time. 

Thursday

It is our Bible study morning. I've been watching her, waiting to see some motion, to know that she is awake. 

When I see her moving, I move in with CBD in hand. She is willing and accepts her medicine without question. Talking to her, letting her know I will be back to get her up, I leave to do some morning chores. 

Back in, and up and at them. She is independent this morning, and wants to walk by herself. It is at the door that I have to guide her into the bathroom. Having put her on the potty, I now have time to make the bed. 

Have to change it all. No biggie, done this before. In the mean time, she can sit by herself, and let nature take its course. 

I've been thinking about why she is as active lately. Mentioned the increase of fruit in her diet, then I was thinking about some thing else. 

At one time, we were using Olive Oil, for health reasons, and it would go right through her. So, I thought, what if I would use it just for cooking? Would it be too much? The only way to find out is to give it a try.

For about a week now, when I cook anything but our hamburger patties, it has been cooked with olive oil. Now, I'm worried if I change anything, it will cause a change in her. Oh well, life goes on. 

With the pre breakfast chores done, it is breakfast time. One thing I'm learning, it not to give her too many things on the table. She has started spooning food on either a plate or napkin, then uses her hands to feed herself. I believe that this is a precursor to her eating with her hands, which is again, another downward step into her Dementia Darkness.

Breakfast done, we're off to the church. She is doing well and seems to enjoy our time there. 

It is at the golf course that the problems begin. Getting out of the car, it seems to be a beautiful day. That quickly changes. 

No sooner do we get in our cart, a strong breeze comes about. No problem, brought a lap blanket for such a condition. It turns out that the blanket is more of a problem then the breeze. 

Sweetie and me give it a go, but soon return because it is just too cold for her. 

When we get home, lunch. Sweetie is now unassembling her sandwich and eating each piece separately. Just another indication of her slow decline. 

I need to do a small trip to the grocery store and she does not want to leave the house. Nothing I can do or say will get her moving. Knowing that she will be OK while I'm gone, off I go. 

That is one thing that is still good, my ability to leave her alone for an hour or so. She hasn't done anything that will harm her or the house. Plus, I have the cameras to watch her. 

Home, and she is on her nest, which is good. 

She does comes out and joins me on the couch. We have one more outing, our Thursday night meeting. 

She is in a good mood, so we can go with ease. She is enjoying our time out of the house. It is after the meeting is over, and during the clean up, she starts to wander out of the room. With this bit of knowledge, I keep an eye on her, and call her back to my side. 

Because there are Christmas lights out, I try a short drive to show her the colorful decorations. She isn't interested in them. I can point out the Santa's, the snowmen, or something of intrest on a yard and she just won't look at them. It is just another joy gone missing. 

Home again, and it is time for dessert, TV and bed. Everything seems to be going just fine, until bed time. She doesn't want to leave the couch. 

Been here before, and the only thing to do, is turn off the TV and light and leave her alone. I know from past experences that she will soon come to bed on her own. 

As I lay here, I can see her coming down the hall and into bed. She is fully dressed, I don't care, she is in bed, and going to sleep. That is all that matters now. 

Found some whoop tee does on the Road to Dementia Town. Some fun and some hair raising events. All in all, we were still able to Keep Our Shiny Side Up. C'ya, Luv Ya, and God Bless.