Friday, May 12, 2017

Will you just leave me when I'm sixty four .....


I am trying to find the podcast version of this seminar:  https://wanp.org/event/botanical-influences-on-the-central-nervous-system-bastyr-u/.  The actual even was cancelled but she has done a podcast.  Beware though, the practitioners often survive by creating their own line of supplements and they are VERY expensive!!!!


Earlier in my development as a professional whatever I wrote a posting on the 'blog' suggesting ways to wind back the progression of dementia and stop the gradual descent.  From what you describe I would have certainly called what was/is happening as vascular dementia - which is your guess as well.   The issue for John is how much has been the result of years of over-medication and a lack of activity (physical as well as emotional).   If anyone is available there are strategies to 'teach' someone to take care of what is remaining and 'rewire'.

I found many ways (including my sight) to increase my flexibility and facility to take care of myself thus retaining independence.  I have trouble sleeping and get up frequently in the night ( every 2 hours) .  When this happens I do Tai Chi to help me breathe properly and for balance and exercise.  The light coming into dawn and the few morning birds are very calming.  Occasionally I have a small four footed audience.  Mostly I am in solitude.