After my meeting yesterday with the neurologist, I decided today to start a journal. She prescribed some medication to hopefully slow the progress of my Alzheimer’s illness. I’m physically very healthy, and she made a point of recognizing that fact.
Alzheimer’s is not a reflection of mental acuity. It’s a disease that alters memory. I often forget where I’ve placed items. The most recent game of “hide and seek” was with facemasks that I strategically placed to find easily. I tore this house apart looking for them. I finally found them in the one place I did not look!!!!
If you want a chuckle, I opened every cabinet and drawer in the house. I’ll admit, I even looked in the freezer!!!!
They were finally found in a drawer.
My calendar is my closest ally. I write everything on post-its and the calendar box for each day is filled with appointments, including but not limited to a variety of Doctors.
Just the thought of having been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease is an awakening! It scared the B’Jesus out of me. I spend time reading; writing narratives; playing scrabble and solitaire online.
I’ve mastered solitaire to the point of completion within 3 minutes. The game of chance is a key component with solitaire, just like life!
There is no cure for Alzheimer’s. Exercising the brain as much as possible is a necessity. Taking medication to slow the progress of this disease is another important component of surviving its negative influences.
This illness could rear its ugly head at any age. I originally met with the neurologist because of anxiety and depression. I rarely have depression now and will not take anti-depression meds. I don’t want to feel drugged. The fear of medication was the cure for my depression!!!
Those are my thoughts to share today.....
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