Thursday, December 14. 2017 - Our sweet son Chip and his wife Misty gave Roy and I the most amazing and perfect wedding anniversary present. It now has its place of honor in our front flower garden! I know, all you grandparents are jealous of us with our sign that Grandkids Spoiled Here - Grannie… Continue reading 12.14.17 Grannie and Paw Paw flag, Roy’s eye surgery, Trinity Children’s Choir, Paddle boat, almost snowless and Christmas rocks!
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12.09.17 We just had our White Christmas….. in Southern Louisiana!!
Saturday, December 9, 2017 - The weather report for Friday, December 8, 2017 was that we MAY see a few snow flakes over night. When we woke up to snow blanketing everything we were overjoyed. It continued all throughout the day. It is now Saturday and the temperatures just rose to the 40s so slowly… Continue reading 12.09.17 We just had our White Christmas….. in Southern Louisiana!!
12.08.17 Granddaughter Baptism, Ponchatoula town Christmas Lighting, Misty’s birthday, EEG/EKG, Doctor appointment, Washing house exterior, time with Chip!!!
Friday, December 8, 2017 - The last several days have been very busy for us. Monday - We got up early and went to Dr. Greiner's office (eye doctor) for an appointment that wasn't Monday but was Wednesday! We made use of our sudden free time to do some Christmas shopping and rock shopping. Tuesday… Continue reading 12.08.17 Granddaughter Baptism, Ponchatoula town Christmas Lighting, Misty’s birthday, EEG/EKG, Doctor appointment, Washing house exterior, time with Chip!!!
12.10.17 Dora and the Explorers – STILAD – Four ways to respond when someone with dementia repeats questions published 01.10.17
Original blog 01.10.17 - People with Dementia may repeat things…a lot Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias cause problems with short-term memory. This can lead to repetitive behaviors, like asking the same question over and over again. Your older adult isn’t doing it on purpose to annoy you, they truly have no memory of asking the first… Continue reading 12.10.17 Dora and the Explorers – STILAD – Four ways to respond when someone with dementia repeats questions published 01.10.17
12.06.17 Dora and the Explorers – STILAD – Ways to Respond When Someone with Dementia Says I Want to Go Home published 01.05.17
Wednesday, December 6, 2017 - My new neurologist's office called Monday to say that the test results from the EEG and EKG was not ready yet so my Monday appointment wasn't needed. I'm disappointed but when they call again to say it's ready we'll schedule an appointment and go. I say in the first couple… Continue reading 12.06.17 Dora and the Explorers – STILAD – Ways to Respond When Someone with Dementia Says I Want to Go Home published 01.05.17
12.04.17 My Video Ambulatory EEG and EKG
Monday, December 4, 2017 - I just had a 72 hour Video Ambulatory EEG. Since I had never heard about that before, I looked up some information to share with others that haven't heard of it either. An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test to detect problems in the electrical activity of the brain. Video Ambulatory… Continue reading 12.04.17 My Video Ambulatory EEG and EKG
11.29.17 Dora and the Explorers – STILAD, Getting a dementia diagnosis and getting medical records from Dr. Shamsnia published 4.24.15
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 - If you suspect that you or a loved one has dementia this post is important for you to read. So many people have asked me how I found out that what I was experiencing was dementia so here it is. The first step is to make an appointment with a… Continue reading 11.29.17 Dora and the Explorers – STILAD, Getting a dementia diagnosis and getting medical records from Dr. Shamsnia published 4.24.15
11.28.17 Dora and the Explorers – STILAD – My little brain, published 4.10.15
Tuesday, November 28, 2017 - Somehow when this was originally published it was out of order date wise. I don't know why a post written in February 2015 wasn't published until April 2015. This doctor visit is the same one I wrote about on November 26, 2017 and I don't know why I wrote two… Continue reading 11.28.17 Dora and the Explorers – STILAD – My little brain, published 4.10.15
11.27.17 Dora and the Explorers – STILAD, PART TWO – Another day at the doctor’s office published 04.08.15
Monday, November 27, 2017 - This is part two of the end to my relationship with the brain doctor I had counted on so much. Wednesday, April 8, 2015 - Part Two I left yesterday morning at 8 am for my 10 am appointment appointment in Metairie with Dr. Shamsnia. The waiting room was… Continue reading 11.27.17 Dora and the Explorers – STILAD, PART TWO – Another day at the doctor’s office published 04.08.15
11.26.17 Dora and the Explorers – STILAD, A day at the doctor’s office – yes ALL day! Published 04.08.15
Sunday, November 26, 2017 - I've thought a lot about whether to republish this blog post about the second to last visit to my previous brain doctor. Also the next one about the very last visit to this brain doctor. I've decided to share it again in case it will help even one patient avoid… Continue reading 11.26.17 Dora and the Explorers – STILAD, A day at the doctor’s office – yes ALL day! Published 04.08.15
- BECAUSE HE LIVES, I CAN FACE TOMORROW - 