i feel grateful and am looking forward to this year. I kept thinking about how people get diagnosed so often when they are struggling so much. It made me feel grateful that I’ve been diagnosed with mild dementia instead of it being further along. Because of this, I’m able to plan my bucket list. That’s…

i thought I posted with the other posts but it didn’t show up. I’m really not good at wordpress what I wrote about was more about VSED, or voluntary stop eating and drinking. I plan to use this when I’m faced with needing long term care because of my dementia. VSED is a way of…

so I saw my primary doctor last week. I told her what my specialist said…that I have mild dementia. I went on to tell her I went to an attorney and had legal paperwork drawn up. Such as healthcare power of attorney, durable power of attorney and living will. Then I went on to explain…

so yesterday I posted how I wrapped presents, boxed them up, and mailed them. And how I kept things organized so even if I forgot if I did something in the process I can rest assured that I may not remember but I know I did everything. Well….last night I went to bed not sure…

thanks for your comment Traci. I always love hearing from you. Sorry it’s been so long since I posted. Been busy getting ready for the holidays. I’m mostly sticking to cards except for my nieces and nephews. I figured out a system where I wouldn’t get confused as to whose gift is whose and which…

im recharging my battery today…staying home by myself. Yesterday I was celebrating thanksgiving with friends all day…it was great but also exhausting. Some of my time was spent at an assisted living where my mom resided. She passed away last February. But I made friends with some of the staff and residents, so I stopped…

this holiday season, I’m Greatful for my friends and family. I’m Greatful for my doctors and their support. I’m Greatful for my best friend, Joan, who I think will stick with me to the end. And finally, I’m thankful my mom and I were able to turn our relationship around before her passing. I hope…

i never considered myself much of a traveler. In fact, I’m perfectly content staying home. But being diagnosed with dementia has got me thinking about my mortality and what would I like to spend my time doing, while I’m still mentally competent. My bucket list. Well, as I wrote, last week I spent several days…

I got back from a couple nights in Santa fe. I had a good time. Went to 4 museums and lots of galleries. The food was amazing. I felt frustrated because of my short term memory problems. I had a map with me and I would look at it and tell myself ” turn left…

Hello everyone! Beautiful day today…62 degrees. I had a fairly productive day today. Emailed my neurologist to ask a few questions about my last appointment. I hesitated because I didn’t take notes at my last appointment. I can’t take notes that make sense anymore so I need to take someone with me, which I didn’t…