LIVING WITH DEMENTIA EP. 15 | SETTING GOALS WITH DEMENTIA?

[@KingsMom831]

I’ve been following you both from your first upload. I’m a healthcare worker and have been working with dementia patients and I just wanted to really emphasize that what you’re doing, both of you, but especially Jason being willing to make these videos at this stage of the progression of this disease is, absolutely incredible! His giving other people insight, is extremely helpful and I’d imagine, a glimpse into his true nature, of being this helpful, generous, loving guy! Thanks to both of you!

[@lisafriend5535]

Love Jason’s humor and how he makes you laugh.

[@janetsmiley6778]

Going to plant nurseries and garden centers might make a good outing and keep the creative juices flowing for the new backyard. God bless you both.

[@lydiarando7010]

I love your laughter Leslie and seeing Jason smiling is so sweet. I can't imagine how hard it is for you guys but you are doing a wonderful job as his caregiver 🤗

[@maggiefrancis4194]

List making is a VERY good strategy for all of us, but especially as we are getting older. 🙌🏻👍🏼😉

[@yowwwwie]

Still really love you guys....a lot. I was thinking that maybe a couple of his buddies could take him to a railroad museum (like we have one near Rio Vista, California) where he could go on a pretend 'riding the rails' in an old boxcar.....just an idea. Our immortal souls must be fed as well as our stomachs....it's what dreams are made of. Just an idea. יוי

[@CM-ux8uq]

Good idea.aybe even Take a short train ride trip.

[@mega6677]

Love the laughter. 🥰 It’s important to try and make the best of a difficult situation.

[@ruckinehround6965]

Been struggling with brain fog, my doctor isn’t the greatest thinks it’s nothing to worry about, but he isn’t the one noticing the change I feel is happening , I too have to write everything down, when I remember that I have to. Wishing you both well

[@CM-ux8uq]

I see Jason was having a good day. Good to see both of u laugh. The backyard could be a little at a time. Buy a few plants a day. Gets u both out. Then when he plants those go get a couple more plants.

[@sallyostling]

Yes, what a different Jason from your last video yesterday! I am excited to hear your news. I've been thinking about you since yesterday and very worried that he was declining to the "abusive" phase.

[@rranimalrescue2052]

The cranky pants stage comes and goes...

[@sallyostling]

@@Sarahbee-o8t yes, I realize. It's from January.

[@dianeb7420]

Along with dementia my hubby has COPD. He thinks he can do things but he gets confused and breathless very easy. He’s to the point now all he wants to do is watch tv. What I find interesting is he loves to watch baseball and he remembers everything about it. That’s all he want to talk about and remembers.🙏

[@carolyncameron1424]

I have been thru this n it can be overwhelming. Try to take care of yourself. Hardest road you will ever travel. I'm so sorry for both of you.

[@jhutch1681]

When my mom passed away, one of my biggest consolations was knowing that I had done everything possible for her. It helped more than you know to be able to hold onto that.

[@joycedwyer8778]

I wish my husband had Jason’s humor.

[@jandoherty5299]

I love you both and I appreciate how are you respect each other and show your love and care and concern

[@TheChelissa]

Can you compare the chicken satays from the local US to those elsewhere in the US? Starting a delicious local tour working up to Jason's satay international dreams? Just trying to modify the bucket list. :) Thank you for sharing.

[@vickielietzau3993]

Morning Leslie, have you guys ever thought about having Jason check for Graves’ disease? My husband has a graves. It has a lot of the same symptoms as Jason just a thought.

[@LouiseDyck]

I always liked you then I saw the Diet Coke and I knew I did. Haha

[@marshamorrell2769]

Making lasagna is exhausting

[@vickisturgill4792]

I know your life is dealing with dementia but do you ever get time to fill your brain with other stuff and have conversation with others that doesn’t include it. My heart goes out to you and Jason. You are in my prayers

[@jhutch1681]

Dementia is all consuming. Caring, planning, worrying, venting, sleeping, preparing, anticipating, modifying the physical environment, researching, troubleshooting, organizing, crying, re-evaluating, budgeting, protecting, entertaining, stimulating, nourishing, doing the chores of two, supervising the tasks they can still do, doing all the driving, explaining to others, mediating, amusing, negotiating, cheering, helping with hygiene, overseeing medical care, weighing decisions, staying upbeat, suppressing frustration and guilt... I could go on. It's on your mind and in your dreams. First thoughts early in the morning and last thoughts late at night. People always say to look after yourself, but that's not easily done and is very often impossible. Even with help it is all consuming.

[@suefrisk8505]

Have you had his photophobia and his frontal headaches?migranes assessed by a neurologist? Possibly there is better treatment available? Especially if you are planning to travel eg the river cruise!

[@charlottebutler6154]

I wish my husband would talk to me like this about his Alzheimer's. He still doesn't believe anything is wrong with him!

[@Maggs-2248]

If at all possible could you date the videos? Seems they jump around unless I am wrong.

[@LIVINGWITHDEMENTIAPODCAST]

All the videos are dated! It’s in the description box! You can also go to the channel and the videos are numbered in order.

[@sammyrichardson7305]

⁠@@LIVINGWITHDEMENTIAPODCAST that’s strange as that what’s happening to me,normally the more recent one would pop up but the very old one that I have already seen keep coming up at the top every day.

[@_JanetLouise]

..... my husband wants to buy a boat .....

[@jendaley1]

How do I find your Instagram page?

[@marieulrich1322]

I always wanted to jump a train, LOL unrealistic, but I thought that was funny. LOL

[@bocskailucia159]

Even so joyfull, this women push on his mind every single moment about his dementia !!!

[@janetsmiley6778]

Are you in their home all day, every day? No? Then refrain from judging them .

[@Kay-gb3pt]

These videos are made specifically to talk about his dementia and their journey through it together. It’s in the title of the channel.