Extensive studies have been done, and it has been proven beyond a doubt that expressions of gratitude do cause the neural structures of the brain to change. This is why Gratitude is coping mechanism #4
Finding peace is important for everyone, but for someone with early onset dementia it is a critical skill to learn.
Review of an article from Psychology Today. "5 Facts you need to know about Dementia"
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“Dementia Talks” – Latest You Tube Videos
Dementia Talks and Wanderinglite.com are dedicated to providing a first person point of view of what it is like to have dementia. If you have looked for this kind of information before, you will find lots of people talking about dementia but they really have no ideas what it is really like. Ted the author of Wanderinglite.com and the Podcast for Dementia talks has Lewy Body Dementia. He is in the early stage just starting his second year, so you can follow his progress until he can no longer provide this valuable service.
To find purpose, we need to search inwardly. Looking inwardly or taking an honest assessment of ourselves is very challenging. In fact, it is probably the most important thing that should guide you through the rest of the steps that you will use to find purpose. There are several key items that you can do… all after you have looked inwardly and gotten a good assessment of yourself and where you’re at. Do it without judgment.
I'm so happy I don't have a fake image to maintain. What you see is what you get . Some days are amazing , and other days are terrible, but not matter what I can be honest and positive.
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Owning Your Situation is the Bravest Thing You Can Ever Do
Note to Self - own your situation and what seem to be the bravest thing you ever do. Yesterday I challenged my self to to just this and the results were and amazing day. Let me tell you about it.
The second most important Coping Mechanism that you can develop if you’re struggling with memory issues is using Calendar, Notes and Reminders.
Like the coping mechanism Simplification, coping mechanisms are best implemented as early as possible because we want to build Coping Mechanisms that become good habits.
At the end of the day are you happy with what you got accomplished or disappointed?
Coping mechanisms allow us to have tools that reduce mental anxiety and frustration for people with memory issues. We are introduction a series of Podcasts that will cover the most helpful tools that I with the help of others have found that will improve life and prepare for times when your memory is worse.
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