Fixations
Dementia does strange things to the mind. This may sound like an obvious statement, and I suppose it is, but to see firsthand what happens to the mind is both heartbreaking and astonishing - from the mood changes, to the forgetfulness, to the obsessions/fixations. As in the photo above, a cloud descends upon the mind which shrouds all thoughts and memories. Early on it was dental floss. Then it was picking her fingers. Now it is kleenex and constantly wiping her mouth and nose. Each day brings a new fixation. Who knows what happens during the night, but I am beginning to realize that the first thing Mom asks about in the morning is usually the question of the day. Last week she was asking about her move to Florida. How did it happen, why wasn't she asked, why couldn't she stay where she was, etc. Her finances are also a very big concern. Every other day she asks if she is contributing to the household, what money she has, and how much she t...