We had our weekly Memory Support Group today and Kathryn from Covenant Care was our facilitator. She leads our group the first Wednesday of each month. She is well versed in Dementia care and has a heart for us. She was able to engage a number of our attendees in open discussions about their symptoms and that was very constructive. She was discussing the fact that Dementia patients sometimes see their spouses as nurses, outsiders, or even their parent! This answered a question I had!! I have begun to address my Wife as "MOM"! For instance, we are in the car, she is driving and I will say; "look at that Mom!"
I would hear myself say that a wonder, where did that come from? Now I know. But, it angered me that I did no see this coming! I pride myself in understanding my disease and helping other Dementia patients. Instead, I needed help and Kathryn had it!! am very thankful for her!!
My symptoms are getting more complicated and difficult and I no longer can self-diagnose them.
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