I promised I would put out new video with Christy explaining why there has been such a delay in my episodes. Last December I hit rock bottom I was taking more meds that most people would believe and sleeping all the time and not get any better. On today's video Christy and I are going to discuss the changes I /we have made that got me back on the road to living a positive life. I hope you find this video an inspiration.
Reevaluating and setting new goals are an important aspect of what we need to do after we get to acceptance of a diagnosis with a terminal disease such as Dementia. But just because we have given up on some of our old goals, doesn’t mean we have to give up on new ones as the situation changes.
Back in Indiana after our winter trip from the East Coast to the West Coast and back and spending some time in the hospital after getting back to Indiana. Update Podcast with Ted & Christy
In Part 2 Christy and I go deeper into the question of what do you do when a loved one is denying having early onset dementia. We discuss how starting from a trusting relationship is the foundation for a successful caregiving / receiving relationship.
Conflict arises when a spouse or a loved one in displaying symptoms of Dementia of Mild Cognitive Loss. What do you do? Digging in, arguing in or going behind the persons back will not work.
But how do you reset the relationship and get to the answers? This Article is based on my own experience and recommendations of how to properly execute a turn around and get back to a loving and caring relationship that together you can search for answers.
Discovering if you have early onset dementia is not a direct medical process. First, the differences in you are probably first only notices by you. Second, after that working with the medical field to determine if I had cognitive or other challenges, I found out that determining cognitive changes are not well understood at the GP or PCP level. Last, it takes a series of test to determine if you have dementia.
Here are the early warning signs. #dementia #earlyonsetdementia
I know I have been slow at posting a new show but this is a great announcement. We have a new website DementiaTalks.net and a new book in both Kindle and Paperback format (7x10)!
Today's interview is with my daughter Kelsey visiting from New Zealand after two years of having my diagnosis with dementia. Although Covid kept us apart we have visited via Facetime. This is the first time we have had an extended time together. In this interview Kelsey will share the change she has seen and what she has learned about dementia while visiting here in the States. See more on WanderingLite.com and YouTube "Dementia Talks" #dementia #Dementia Talks
The path to having a correct diagnosis of dementia, especially in early stages, which can help. Is fought with twist and turns. In this YouTube article I discuss the process I went through and what some other friends have experienced. #dementiaawareness #dementiatalks #dementia
Depression, Anxiety can happen to anyone, but they are normal for people with dementia. When your brain stops working the way it used to, and everything takes more concentration and energy it is normal to get depressed or be anxious about you situation. #deprerssion #anxiety #dementia
Finding peace is important for everyone - No I'm not talking about world peace - but peace to allow yourself time to think, time to rest and time to recuperate. For people with dementia this is critically import.
#Memory Loss is a common issue with aging, but not all memory loss is cognitive loss or aging. Today we discuss the difference between memory issues and #Dementia reviewing an article published by Phycology Today.
Following our continued commitment to periodically answer the question... What does it feel like to have dementia. This is installment 2. In this installment I am join by my wife Christy that adds additional characteristics from a caregiver point of view.
Who we think we are has a large influence on how we see ourselves. But... do we see ourselves accurately. If you see yourself as generous... are you generous with your time, your talents or are you just generous with money, etc. Today we ask the question... how honestly do you answer the question?
This episode on living with dementia is focused on how we feel after change is introduced to us. This is both a first-hand account but also a guide on how to support someone with dementia when they need to face change.
Today's Dementia Talk is about "Never thinking that what you have to give is insignificant. There will always be someone out there who needs what you have to give." We all change, some change is brought about by mental or physical disabilities, but even with these challenges we all have something to give... Love
Long overdue, I sent the last couple of months either traveling or going through Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy. Each provides unique benefits for someone living with dementia. Also, we have been traveling and I have some advice for people that struggle with travel.
43 Years ago Chrisy and I were married. We met in May and after a short (very short) engagement we were married. I'm sure many people doubted it would last, but through all the challenges ours is still a marriage based on deep love and respect.
Living with Lewy Body Dementia present what may be part of the final challenge. I'm not sure how it will end, but I do know that love will be at the heart of it.
To find purpose, we need to search inwardly. Looking inwardly or taking an honest assessment of ourselves is very challenging. In fact, it is probably the most important thing that should guide you through the rest of the steps that you will use to find purpose. There are several key items that you can do… all after you have looked inwardly and gotten a good assessment of yourself and where you’re at.
Do it without judgment.
BUT FIRST...
Focus on what you have and what brings you joy. So many people, when they think that they need to have purpose, think they need to start something new or they need to learn a whole new skill set. Or worse, they find something that is clearly outside of their wheelhouse. Going outside of your abilities or comfort zone and finding something else to bring you joy is unfortunately going to be a tremendous waste of time and send you in the wrong direction. Finding your purpose is about:
For more information see Wanderinglite.com
Finding Purpose is the 4th coping mechanism - which is about having the ability to focus our energies, it helps us feel like what we’re doing is a contribution to others or to something more important than just simply sitting around waiting for the inevitable.
Today we discus the 5 steps to finding purpose, how to figure out what is import and what is not, what we can do and what we can't do, all the while being honest with what can be achieved.
Last we will review the key ingredient - taking ownership.
We hope you find this Podcast informative and inspiring. Please leave comments and questions either here or Wanderinglite.com You can also watch us on YouTube on "Dementia Talks" please put it in quotes if you are in YouTube Here is the link Dementia Talks
Thanks
Ted Obenour