I came across this surfing waiting for GoComic to fix itself.Its not about cats, or pets,but it struck me as something that some of you might appreciate.Dementia scares me. Far more than cancer does.Cancer can only kill you. Alzheimers steals your mind before killing you.Rules for a Good Life.~If I get dementia, I want my friends and family to embrace my reality. If I think my spouse is still alive, or if I think we’re visiting my parents for dinner, let me believe those things. I’ll be much happier for it.~If I get dementia, I don’t want to be treated like a child. Talk to me like the adult that I am.~If I get dementia, I still want to enjoy the things that I’ve always enjoyed. Help me find a way to exercise, read and visit with friends.~If I get dementia, ask me to tell you a story from my past.~If I get dementia, and I become agitated, take the time to figure out what is bothering me.~If I get dementia, treat me the way that you would want to be treated.~If I get dementia, make sure that there are plenty of snacks for me in the house. Even now, if I don’t eat I get angry, and if I have dementia, I may have trouble explaining what I need.~If I get dementia, don’t talk about me as if I’m not in the room.~If I get dementia, don’t feel guilty if you cannot care for me 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s not your fault, and you’ve done your best. Find someone who can help you, or choose a great new place for me to live.~If I get dementia, and I live in a dementia care community, please visit me often.~If I get dementia, don’t act frustrated if I mix up names, events or places. Take a deep breath. It’s not my fault.If I get dementia, make sure I always have my favorite music playing within earshot.~If I get dementia, and I like to pick up items and carry them around, help me return those items to their original places.If I get dementia, don’t exclude me from parties and family gatherings.~If I get dementia, know that I still like receiving hugs or handshakes.~If I get dementia, remember that I am still the person you know and love. Mom had me.I have no one to care for me.
I came across this surfing waiting for GoComic to fix itself.Its not about cats, or pets,but it struck me as something that some of you might appreciate.Dementia scares me. Far more than cancer does.Cancer can only kill you. Alzheimers steals your mind before killing you.Rules for a Good Life.~If I get dementia, I want my friends and family to embrace my reality. If I think my spouse is still alive, or if I think we’re visiting my parents for dinner, let me believe those things. I’ll be much happier for it.~If I get dementia, I don’t want to be treated like a child. Talk to me like the adult that I am.~If I get dementia, I still want to enjoy the things that I’ve always enjoyed. Help me find a way to exercise, read and visit with friends.~If I get dementia, ask me to tell you a story from my past.~If I get dementia, and I become agitated, take the time to figure out what is bothering me.~If I get dementia, treat me the way that you would want to be treated.~If I get dementia, make sure that there are plenty of snacks for me in the house. Even now, if I don’t eat I get angry, and if I have dementia, I may have trouble explaining what I need.~If I get dementia, don’t talk about me as if I’m not in the room.~If I get dementia, don’t feel guilty if you cannot care for me 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s not your fault, and you’ve done your best. Find someone who can help you, or choose a great new place for me to live.~If I get dementia, and I live in a dementia care community, please visit me often.~If I get dementia, don’t act frustrated if I mix up names, events or places. Take a deep breath. It’s not my fault.If I get dementia, make sure I always have my favorite music playing within earshot.~If I get dementia, and I like to pick up items and carry them around, help me return those items to their original places.If I get dementia, don’t exclude me from parties and family gatherings.~If I get dementia, know that I still like receiving hugs or handshakes.~If I get dementia, remember that I am still the person you know and love. Mom had me.I have no one to care for me.