I try to help in the decision making, but have turned over the mundane everyday ones to my husband. I use a Palm Pilot AND a purse calendar to keep me aware of appointments. I make a list on Sunday telling me what I am doing each day that week. I drive every day so I can keep in my mind the steps needed to operate a car. I write this blog to keep my mind sharp and to fill the need to communicate as much as I can in as many ways as I can. I read all different types of books, taking notes as I go in the margin. This helps me when I pick that book up again to remember what I have read. I meet with friends to exercise my social skills. I use both of Nintendo's Brain Age games to improve my cognitive abilities. I go to the doctor for regular follow-ups.
In reflection of 2007, I see then, that I have changed. Life has changed. I have chosen to face it straight on. I am in the battle of my life and I am not giving up. Looking back, even with the diagnosis of dementia, 2007 was not such a bad year after all. I can hardly wait to see what 2008 has in store...
