Skip to content

Finishing Well In Life

Great starts are easy, the goal is to finish well

Menu
  • Home
  • About me
Menu

Month: August 2015

Tips for help remembering nouns

Posted on August 26, 2015March 23, 2019 by seniajean

The significant difference between normal lapses – such as forgetting an occasional noun such as someone’s name and worrisome memory loss is determined by the impact it has on your ability to function—your ability to do the things you want to do.

Read more
laughter_by-logan-weaver-unsplash

Laughter Really is the Best Medicine

Posted on August 19, 2015April 10, 2025 by seniajean

The onset of dementia brought about a surprising change in Mama. She developed a love for slapstick comedy.  My genteel Mama who had always loved Broadway shows and Classical music suddenly enjoyed watching someone get a pie in the face. Of course, the masters of slapstick themselves, the “Three Stooges” zoomed to the top of our movie stack.

Read more

Only the Lonely

Posted on August 13, 2015June 1, 2017 by seniajean

Perhaps what is needed is a bit of coaching ahead of time to help folks know all that’s really needed is a smile, a touch, and a kind voice.

Read more

Managing Medications

Posted on August 8, 2015August 8, 2015 by seniajean

Does your loved one take medications? A lot of them? This post just might help make it a bit more manageable In my research for ‘all things dementia’, I came across the following site:  Managing Medications for People with Dementia  dementiameds.com It is UK based, so some of the information might not apply, but there…

Read more

The Visitor

Posted on August 6, 2015 by seniajean

I recognize the sound of her footsteps in the hallway. Is she going to visit me? She’s here!  I have to try to open my eyes or she’ll think I’m asleep. “Hi Mama”, she says with a bright smile. I wish I could respond to her greeting. She’s placing her hand under my chin, and turning…

Read more

Listen Up, Communication is More than Speech

Posted on August 1, 2015May 19, 2024 by seniajean

Listening is essential. Your loved one may be trying to tell you something. It is important to listen.
The initial awareness of dementia brings to mind several concerns and fears both spoken and unspoken. Some are deep-seated and unconscious and others are at the surface. Not everyone is comfortable voicing their worries. Body language speaks volumes.  As soon as you become aware of an issue, listen purposefully for both the verbal and non-verbal messages.

Read more

Recent Posts

  • Unlocking Brain Health: The Surprising Benefits of Dental Hygiene
  • Could your memory use a boost? Here are some helpful strategies
  • When it comes to dementia, Laughter truly is the best medicine
  • Train your brain – a fun way to reduce dementia risk 
  • Music is good medicine for those with dementia – take as needed

Categories

Meta

  • Register
  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org
©2025 Finishing Well In Life | Design by Superb