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.