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Cafe' LBD
by Miss Nita
Cafe' LBD is my personal journal about my life now as a Caregiver for my mother with Lewy Body Dementia. Life is a struggle in it's self and now throwing in Caregiving, is it a whole new ball game. I be will sharing my ups and my downs, while being a caregiver for my mother. I hope something I share will help you too.
Episodes
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S2, Ep 30: Still...
It's one thing to eat leftovers, and the things with leftovers, you eat them for a few days, freeze them or throw them out. But with Dementia and sundowning, you have no control as to how often you will hear the same thing over and over and day after day. #Dementiasucks
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S2, Ep 29: On Repeat...
To live life, going through the same thing everyday is crazy. So you make changes to solve that issue. Unfortunately, you cannot do that with someone who has dementia, and living in their world as they know it, is exhausting.
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S2, Ep 28: I made a mistake...
As caregivers we will make mistakes along the way, but we learn to correct and do our best to not make it again. This is more important when caring for a person with Dementia. You can feel trap at times and believe you can trust everything will be alright, until it's not...
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S2, Ep 27: Good Days...
I am so glad to be having better days with mom. Yes, there is still sundowning, but at least I can handle them much better. We also had a few days wo no sundowning!! But I know it won't be like this forever, but it gives me a chance to learn to rein in my emotions when the heavy ones happens.
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S2 Ep 26: Four o'clock in the morning
We do have moments where sleeping all night has interruptions. I do handle those moments well now, but I still need to work on how I handle sundowning...
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S2, Ep 25: Sleep, Sleep and more Sleep
If you know about caring for some with Dementia, sleep, good quality sleep is hard to come by. I am bless to be able get an average of 6.5 hours of sleep. Recently I was able to get 8.75 hours of sleep one night. Only problem was that night, it took forever to go the sleep. 😅
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S2, Ep 24: Same Old Song...
A normal person would get tired repeating the same thing over and over again, so we change things. Not the case with those who has dementia, for they don't realize or remember the things they say and do everyday.
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S2, Ep 23: The Long Weekend...
What can I say, each day is like a box of chocolate and yes, you don't know what is going to happen! Just maybe if each day was really the same, maybe the caregiver wouldn't be so tired, do stressed...
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S2, Ep 22: Same Old Song...
The same thing, over and over again!! Yes, I am tired of it! However, I can't leave and I got to find ways of dealing with it too. #Dementiasucks
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S2, Ep 21: Transparency...
I pray for every caregiver that is going through this journey with a love one who has dementia! This disease will break you, but you have to find ways to keep going and protect your mental health.
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S2, Ep 20: History does repeat itself...
With Dementia , I was hoping some behavior would change, but not the case, in fact it has intensified!! Her one behavior I thought would change is, not sleeping the night before an appointment. Not good! 😔
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S2, Ep 19: Fresh Air...
I knew fresh air is good for those with Dementia, as well as exercise. However, it can be hard to get a 94 year old with Dementia to do somethings. This weekend, I manage to get my mother to sit with me on our front porch. To my surprised, we enjoyed the fresh air for 5 hours!!! Sundowning was...
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S2, Ep 18: Groundhog nights...
Every night we go through the same thing, I should say being ask the sam question, "are we going home?". Yes we are home and matter what I say, she has a meltdown of confusion, agitation, and more...
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S2, Ep 17: Back home...now what...
I am all moved back in with my mother. No one want to move back home, but in this case, it is necessary! Dementia is such a horrible disease, and yes, I hate it for her and for me...
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S2, Ep 16: Will it go round in circles
It's like a runaway train, but you can't get off. She is stuck and I hope I can get her out of this, "are we going to your house"? Funny thing, she didn't come to my house thatvoften in the first place, but now, in her sundowning state, my soon to be sold home, is where she wants us to go.
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S2, Ep 15: Sundowning 2.0
It has now been 13 nights of sundowning. It is partly my fault. I didn't know me moving my things to my mother's house and the back and forth, was going to mess with her mind so badly. However, I am not sure how long it will take for her to detox from all of this.
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S2, Ep 14: Got to move differently...
I see now with this disease, I will be learning how to deal with it everyday! Each day therevis something different, or something you haven't experienced before or in a long time. Yes, you have to stay on top of it...if possible
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S2, Ep 13: Up and down and round and round...
Nobody wants to wake up each day, not knowing what or who you're waking up too. That is the world of Dementia. Sometimes you feel like your walking on egg shells, and other times you move in fear. You just have to wake up with a determined mind to not allow it to control you!
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S2, Ep 12: Here we go again...
so much with Dementia is repetition. Just like the movie "Groundhog Day", you make get the same behavior the next day, or few days. It is frustrating for us caregivers of a love one, but they need us to help and keep them safe, each and every day!
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S2, Ep 11: Now you see me, now you don't...
It has been emotional of late for me. I am not sure if this disease is progressing or what. It just amazes me how one moment she knows who I am, then the next she doesn't, and it happens without any warning.
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S2, Ep 10...Let me off this ride!
This roller-coaster ride has no ending. However, we do make stops, but not enough of them for me. I am doing my best to handle what comes, but I can say this, caregiving is not for the week!
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S2, Ep 9...A New Day
Every day IS like a box of chocolate when it comes to Dementia. Now I pray that my mother will recognize me when I get up in the mornings. She did a few mornings ago. So will take that and praying for more days.
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S2, Ep 8...Never ending roller-coaster ride
Living and caring for some with Dementia is challenging and stressful. I am tring not to let it stress me out, but this up and down, is too much and I got to get back to things that keep me relax
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S2, Ep 7: I just want to sleep
Caregiving for someone with dementia is no joke! Your life revolve around them, and what they are going through, day and night.
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S2, Ep 6: A New Day
What a difference a day makes, and dealing with a love ine with Dementia, will have you on a never ending roller-coaster
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S2, Ep 5: It's Morning and what will the day bring
Mom has Lewy Body Dementia , and most times I don't know if I'm coming or going. I guess I will never get use to this!
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S2, Ep 4: I do not like SUNDOWNING!!
All people with Dementia, will experience sundowning. It's how we handle it, is what's important and I still do not handle it well!
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S2 Ep 3: Please see me!
Having your love one with Dementia, not see you when they look at you, will mess your mind up to the point that you may or will break down.
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S2 Ep 2 Caregiver Life
This journey I'm on, in a short amount of time, has not been easy. But with God's help, I will be able to caregiver my mother during her journey with Dementia.
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S2 Ep 1: I'm Back! As Miss Nita, the Caregiver!
Yes, I am back and this time, I will do my best to not disappear on you all! My life has taken a major turn and now, with this podcast I plan to share my thoughts, frustration and more, so that others who are caregivers know, it is okay to feel what you feel.
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Ep 59 Hurt People, Hurt People...
Yes, we are now tired of the Smith Rock triangle, but it is one that has been happening for decades with people. This day and time, because of the on going hurt that so many have had in their lives, that they have not dealt with, now these people are out here hurting other people instead of…
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Ep 58 The Struggle...
Yes, the struggle is real and sometimes I wonder how I am going to do it! Although I did this episode months ago, it is just another way struggling can keep you from doing the things that you love. All we have to keep in mind, is that struggling is another form of strengthening ourselves, mind,...
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Ep 57 Loyalty...
Can people be loyal without an agenda? I often wonder about that, considering most of those who I thought were loyal to me, actually was for a reason. We have to alway evaluate our circle of friends, and family too. If you have any questions for me leave me a voice message where available on some...
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Ep 56 Responsibility...
Can you remember the moment, the hour, the day, when the true meaning of "responsibility" kicked in for you? With the world the way it is now, the true meaning of the word, has yet to be fully embraced by most. So, what will it take, for you to step up to the plate called "Responsibility"? If you...
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Ep 55 Is your name support...
We all need some type of support in our lives. Whether it is family or co-workers, no one wants to feel they are our here alone. And you one should. I am sharing some of my thoughts about support on today. Leave me a message where available on some platforms. I would love to hear from you!55
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Ep 54 Listen to YOUR inner voice...
It is not often that I listen to others opinions, on how I should do things. Although there opinions always seem to be good, but it is my inner voice that I sometime silence at times, that never should have been silenced. Your inner voice is so important and we much try our best not to silence…
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Ep 53 Letting go IS a good thing...
Yes, letting go is therapeutic for the mind, body and soul. But on the other hand, it is good to look back, not often, but at least once to see just how far you come, and what you thought was important, really wasn't. I hope my personal thoughts will get you to thinking also. If you have any...
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Ep 52 How strong are you...
There is always something or someone trying to stop you from achieving your dream. But how strong is your spirit? That is the one thing that will keep you from failing. It will keep you from falling for anything. Yes, you maybe strong physically, but if your spirit is weak, you won't reach your...
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Ep 51 What is it gonna be...
Well, we can't live in the Past, but it can shape our Future. Like the phrase, "if I knew then, what I know now", we would have made better choices, especially when it comes to our health. This episode is just my thoughts on my past and future. If you have any questions for me leave me a voice...
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Ep 50 The journey continues with some stress...
Stress can show up at any giving time, and with just about all situations. I just started on the journey to better my health, and already I'm stressing....grrrrrr But, we can't allow stressful moments to derail us. When it does, work your way through it, and get back on track. If you have any...
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Ep 49 Stop playing with your health…
In this episode, I wanted to share with I am doing to get my health under control. To be honest, it shouldn't have take me this long to do something about it! If you have any questions for me leave me a voice message where available on some platforms, email me at africanms@gmail, or DM on…
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Ep 48 What's really going on...
I don't know about you, but I am concern about peoples mentality now days. To much disregard for life, for their own and others, is alarming. My podcast is my thoughts on what is going on in this day and this time. If you have any questions for me leave me a voice message where available on some...
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Ep 47 Getting back to me again...
It is amazing how we can neglect our selves, our health and our life. We must not forget who we are, and our purpose for our lives. Get back to being YOU, in the way YOU need to be for YOUR life. If you have any questions for me, leave me a voice message where available on some platforms or email...
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Ep 45 I'm living the...Single...Single...Single....LIFE!
Yea...the single life! How are you living your single years in the dating world? Are you dating just to do something or get a little something. Or are you taking with a purpose, like......marriage? Before you put yourself out there, ask yourself, what is that I want for my life, relationship…
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Ep 44 Forever Starting Over...
Don't you hate starting over? I know I do, but there are times when we truly need to start over. It's not a bad thing, it is just a way of getting it right! I would love to hear from you! So please leave me a voice message (where available) or you can email me at africanms@gmail, and follow me on...
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E43 Life goes on...so they say...
Can you really walk away from your past? Are you willing to leave 2020 and it's disappointments in the past? Do you really know who you are and what you want for your future? Are you really to take things to a higher level. I know I am!! I would love to hear from you! So please leave me a voice...
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E42 Put some respeck on it...
If people were to respect one another more, then just maybe, there would be more caring and love in this world. But until then, you need to learn how to give respect, in order to receive respect. I would love to hear from you! So please leave me a voice message (where available) or you can email…
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E41 What's a Birthday anyway
Yeah, it's my birthday and for me, not all that great of a day. But thank God, I am blessed to see another day. I would be good to hear from you! Please leave me a voice message (where available). You can also email me at africanms@gmail, or DM on Instagram @africanms.
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E40 Are You Grateful as well as Thankful?
It's Thanksgiving once again, but for most of us at this time, are thankful for life! This years has not gone the way most of us planned. But my question to you is, are you grateful, as well as thankful for life? I would love to hear from you! Please leave me a voice message (where available).…
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E39 Dreams Deferred.......or Not
What are your dreams? Are you living in it or still trying to decide how to get it? I know my dreams for myself, not I must take a step back and re-work the process. But, whatever you do, don't give up on your dreams and you are never to old to make them a reality. I would love to hear from you!...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Cafe' LBD is my personal journal about my life now as a Caregiver for my mother with Lewy Body Dementia. Life is a struggle in it's self and now throwing in Caregiving, is it a whole new ball game. I be will sharing my ups and my downs, while being a caregiver for my mother. I hope something I share will help you too.
HOSTED BY
Miss Nita
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