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In reply to the discussion: I have been diagnosed with dementia and am taking Memantine (sp?) [View all]PuraVidaDreamin
(4,609 posts)10. Stay active CT!
I picked up a part--time nsg gig at an Adult Day Health Center in very rural VT.
It is such a life-line for so many unfortunate souls who everyday humble me with
their resilience.
Yes, be grateful. As a nurse and certified yoga therapist I will attest to how
important it is that you stay active, chair yoga (the slower you move with intention the better)
Lift some light weights, but do it slowly, again, with intention,the contraction phase
but especially the eccentric phase.
Do puzzles, or your art, walk, smell the freaking EVERYTHING! Identify it, Notice how it
make you feel in that present moment and then giggle, sigh, frown even
and then keep moving through each present moment!
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It sounds like a great place. And I'm glad you have medication for the dementia. That's a tough diagnosis.
Scrivener7
Friday
#1
I would urge every senior to get some plan together for the possibility of this happening.
CTyankee
Friday
#3
You're not VERY close to me, but within a couple of hours. Your place sounds great. Adding it to the list of possibles
Scrivener7
Saturday
#46
I am sorry to hear about this, and I am glad that you have found a place to aid you with it all. (n/t)
OldBaldy1701E
Friday
#6
It sounds as if you and your husband made really good decisions. I hate to hear your
LoisB
Friday
#7
All the best to you. The place sounds good for you both esp with the help of your daughter. TC
appalachiablue
Friday
#8
wow--sounds like a whirlwind the past four months (probably longer than that -- moving is a big deal)
orleans
Friday
#19
One thing I want to do is let folks hear know about my new book: The Gladdened Heart: the ART of Music
CTyankee
Saturday
#41
I am so happy to hear that you feel that way and that you found a really good place.
1WorldHope
Friday
#37
Your wisdom and practicality in dealing with these challenges is an example to me
summer_in_TX
Friday
#39
I'm so sorry to hear about your diagnosis, CTyankee, but it sounds like you're on a good med (I googled
highplainsdem
Saturday
#45
Best wishes, although I will say your writing shows no sign of dementia, certainly nowhere near the orange pedophile's.
NNadir
Saturday
#47
I'm sorry to hear of your diagnosis & troubles, but glad you have a good network of support.
CrispyQ
Saturday
#51