My Alzheimer's Journey
Last Night Was Miserable
Alzheimer's is a highly individualized disease.
My journey is proof that there are no certainties with Alzheimer’s. Short-term memory loss is the only Alzheimer’s symptom that is common among most patients. I am learning that there is no set sequence or intensity of the progression of Alzheimer’s.
Based on my research, there are five primary types of symptoms:
Cognitive Decline
Language and Communication
Spatial & Visual Issues
Mood & Personality
Motor Skills
How an Alzheimer’s patient moves through those symptoms - or even which symptoms they experience - seems to be a crap shoot. This is because the brain is impacted differently in each individual, the early and progressive signs often depend on where the disease originates in the brain.
I only slept a few hours last night. A few cat naps today helped me rest and recharge my batteries. Hopefully, I will sleep better tonight.
My sun downing is getting worse. For seemingly no reason, I become very emotional in the evenings. Actually, there is a reason - Alzheimer’s!
The chills continue on a frequent basis. My hands tremble to the extent that putting toothpaste on my toothbrush is a challenge. There is also a nagging issue with my voice changing.
Not to be all sad and only have bad news, today was actually a good day.
Linda’s Home Care Physical Therapist visited today. Linda is doing better and using a walker more frequently than the wheelchair. We walked to the community gym and Linda used a few machines as part of her rehabilitation routine.
I need to start visiting the gym, In recent months, I have added a few pounds and my body is expanding. The drugs I take must be the cause of my weight gain. It certainly can’t be my fondness for all things sweet.
This afternoon, the cats had a visit from the groomers who trimmed their nails. Big Bit and Bella have zero issues getting their nails trimmed. Lola hates the procedure. She even growled at the woman holding her.
I look forward to Big Bit not scratching my face tonight.
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