2017, Dementia

12.19.17 Dora and the Explorers – STILAD Memory People – Christmas

Tuesday, December 19, 2017 - This was posted on Facebook's group Memory People on December 4, 2017 written by Rick Phelps who has had Early Onset Alzheimer's for five years since he was 57 years old.  His viewpoint as the patient makes everything he writes very special to me. My personal update is at the… Continue reading 12.19.17 Dora and the Explorers – STILAD Memory People – Christmas

2017, Dementia

12.14.17 Dora and the Explorers – STILAD – Eight things someone with Dementia wishes you would not say to them, published 02.01.17

Thursday, December 14, 2017 - I've found a wonderful Facebook group called Memory People.  It is a group for those with dementia and those who are caretakers of those with dementia.  I will be writing about that group next and a very important conversation thread I recently read there.  It kinda goes with what is… Continue reading 12.14.17 Dora and the Explorers – STILAD – Eight things someone with Dementia wishes you would not say to them, published 02.01.17

2017, Dementia

12.15.17 Dora and the Explorers – STILAD – Memory People

Friday, December 15, 2017 - I previously shared about a wonderful Closed (you have to be a member to comment or see the discussions) Facebook group called Memory People.  One of their Facebook pages is open to be read and shared. And I will be sharing! Most dementia groups are all about the caregivers. Since… Continue reading 12.15.17 Dora and the Explorers – STILAD – Memory People

2017, Home in Amite

12.14.17 Grannie and Paw Paw flag, Roy’s eye surgery, Trinity Children’s Choir, Paddle boat, almost snowless and Christmas rocks!

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!

2017, Home in Amite, Louisiana Adventures

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!!

2017, Home in Amite

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!!!

2017, Dementia

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

2017, Dementia

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

2017, Dementia

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

2017, Dementia

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