The Many Dimensions of Dementia as Seen Through Family's Eyes

By Shirley KalpinOlson

• If you have met or known someone inflicked with a deadly Dementia or Alzheimer's and feel you are having a difficult time knowing what to do or say, you may want to read about how this family was able to deal with a situation which could have been much more  tragic and unbearable. There is sickness, sadness, grief, anger, crying, feeling of uselessness and just feeling like giving up. But this story also has feeling of great love, understanding, and learning to have fun again by learning to deal with the situation and learning to be patient and acceptance, In this case God had a great part in how this family reacted to the many problems which arose. Without God's help, love, encouragement, support and someone who was always there when called upon, this would have been a completely different story and ending.         *Included is  the different types of dementia, cognitive levels and stages along with diagnostic measures, treatments available, other helps and hope. 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Shirley KalpinOlson
• Release date: Apr 1, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224055289

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The Many Dimensions of Dementia as Seen Through the Family’s Eye

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subtitle: Family reaches out for God’s guidance on their bumpy rollercoaster ride of Dementia

By

Shirley KalpinOlson

THE MANY DIMENSIONS OF DEMENTIA AS SEEN THROUGH THE FAMILY'S EYESSubtitle: Family reaches out to God for guidance on their bumpy rollercoaster ride.Copy writes 2024  Shirley Kalpinolson  for Draft2Digital

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This book is the work of the author of the factual

account of family involvement in their loved one's dementia. Names, places and times are fictional. Written with permission.The Index references obtained are public and may be copied as a guide to help others to understand the obstacles that many of the dementia-stricken must face as they dwell with these horrible diseases

Dedication

This story is dedicated to all those who helped and supported this family. Especially we give thanks and praise The Lord and Savior, Jesus who got them through their bumpy rollercoaster ride. We give God all the glory. Quotes from NJV and NKJV Bibles.

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Message from God:

"My child no matter what you face in life, do not let go of My hand.  Every blessing assigned to you will come to you. It is I, God who holds your todays and tomorrows in the palm of my hands. So, do not give up, just call on Me if you lose your way I will get you back on track.  Love God

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Blessings to all who read this story. As the author I had the honor to be used as  God’s vessel to spread the word of God’s everlasting love,  guidance and support in all our trials throughout this story. I give God all the Glory.

Author, Shirley KalpinOlson

Table Of Contents

Prologue

Chapter1 Ambulance Ride

Chapter 2 Sally’s Anxiety

Chapter 3 Family Alerted

Chapter 4 Critical Diagnosis with Miracle

Chapter  5 Joes Life Change

Chapter  6 Family Care Conference

Chapter  7Sleep Over

Chapter 8 CarProblemAngel toRescue

Chapter 9 Prepare For Home

Chapter 10 Another Sleep Over  

Chapter 11 Home At Last

Chapter 12 YoYo Hospital ER Trips

Chapter13 Lost Sense Of Realitybut Calm

Chapter14ContinualDownhillSpiral 

Chapter 15 Job at Adult Daycare

Chapter 16  Joes New Home

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INDEX

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A. Dementia VS..Alzheimer' hat is the difference

1.Dementia Overview

B. Stages and Cognitive  Levels

C. Common Types of Dementias

D. Diagnostic Measures

E Navigating Treatments

F Words from the Author

G References and Resources

H. Other Books by Author

1.Bible Verses for Hope and EA

Prologue

After Sally finished grocery shopping, she was to meet her husband Joe who was waiting outside the store, but when she got their Joe wasn’t waiting. He must have gone to the car, she thought, so she ran with her full cart to the car and searched all around, but no car and no Joe. Because of Joe’s  forgetfulness and getting lost easily, this really concerned Sally,  as either the car was stolen with him in it or he had taken the car without a license and either way this was certainly not good.  She rushed back into the store to search for Joe but still no Joe to be found. This worried Sally as she knew Joe was in the early stage of dementia and if he took the car, it was hard telling where he was, because he got lost when he drove and if he didn’t take the car he was in terrible danger. She didn't know what to do she asked God, where is he? She was ready to call the police but a little voice inside her said, call home first. She didn’t think he'd be home; he usually doesn’t know how to get home but she did call and sure enough he had gotten home safely over an hour after he left her there. She didn’t know if she should be angry or relieved, but she was very frustrated. She told her granddaughter, who was at their house, to ask for his  keys and bring him along to p ick her from the grocery store where he left her stranded. This was the beginning of a long, bumpy, rollercoaster ride of their loved one’s Dementia. God remained with them through the many years of this dementia nightmare.

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Chapter1 Ambulance Ride

One wintry day in December of 2018, Sally was half dozing next to her 82-year-old husband, Joe, who was sleeping peacefully on his favorite recliner.  Suddenly she was shocked awake by horrible garbling, and shuffling sound coming from her husband. She got up quickly, rushed over to him and found him face down on the floor shuffling trying to get up. Trying to get him to his feet, she realized his legs just would not work for him. His arms continued to flutter about, and he kept slurring and mumbling words she could not understand. He also could not understand her words. She knew she could not get him up by herself. Her first thought was. Oh, my goodness, he's having a stroke.

Dialing 911 and knowing the danger of the situation she was barely able to talk as the operator responded, This is 911, what can we help you with?

Sally's voice talked but her mind was in a jumble, My husband has fallen and I'm not able to get him up. He keeps mumbling and pushing around frantically, and it appears as if he is having a stroke. His legs are not working for him.

The operator said, "An ambulance is on the way, so stay on the phone and just try to keep him as sedate as possible. Does he is having any pain?  Were you able to check for pulses and breathing problems?

He has a very rapid irregular pulse and he’s breathing with much difficulty. He is not able to respond to questions, he keeps ranting, raving and trying to get up and is very irrational. He doesn't understand me, and I can't understand him.

Did he hit his head when he fell?

"He bumped the back of his head on the seat of the recliner, but I don't think he was hurt. I don't see any bruises or bumps. He did fall a few weeks back and hit his head severely against a hard object and had several stitches in the back of his head. He has been complaining of