Understanding Dementia, Dementia Talks.net, Page 4

What Ducks?

I think to most of us the challenge is we know we don’t have all of our ducks in a row, especially as we age, we can feel things are not quite like they used to be. But is this wisdom that comes with age or is the real question what are the right duck to have?

On November 18, 2022 • By Ted Obenour

The Next Chapter

After acceptance it is important to move forward. Apathy is as bad as depression. Finding a purpose is the critical next step.

On November 18, 2022 • By Ted Obenour

Be a Reflection of What You’d Like to see in Others

Whether we recognize it or not, we are all reflections of each other. This is why you see so many posts about surrounding yourself with good people, or people that you would like to be with. Why? because their reflections shine on you, and you will pick up on it.

On November 17, 2022 • By Ted Obenour

Stage 6 – Acceptance

In this stage you cease your fight against fate, letting go of all personal battles with one’s past and surroundings. At this point, you are able to see and express the various feelings experienced in the previous stages and can come to terms with mortality and with the needs of your loved ones.

On November 12, 2022 • By Ted Obenour

Stage 5 – Depression

This Stage focuses on a deep sense of loss, which is felt in varying degrees from person to person. Depression replaces the anger and the attempts at bargaining. With it comes a forlorn thought of the future, for some a feeling of guilt, or shame of not doing the things that matter, failure and regret.

On November 12, 2022 • By Ted Obenour

Stage 4 – Bargaining

The Bargaining Stage is not just for terminally ill people who are coping with the inevitability of death and with gradual loss of mental faculties before death. Bargaining is a usual part of the process. If you weren’t religious or thinking of God, you are now.

On November 12, 2022 • By Ted Obenour