I want to make it clear that most of the time Dad is mellow. He asks a lot of questions. He gets confused about where he is as he did when he was in Indiana. He thinks the rooms change. Short term memory about where everything is in the house is almost non existent. Dad thinks I have several hallways when I just have one long one. He does seem to be getting used to the house. He says it looks different than it did when he was here last in March of 09.
Dad listens to music stations that are on the TV. I play programs he likes but he really doesn't watch them. He does listen sometimes. He seems to nap better when any TV is on. He has been listening to the Bible on tape right before he goes to bed.
I don't think he really comprehends all that is said but he really perks up when it's time for me to turn the player on.
I like the response he has when I tell him what's for dinner. He is excited to hear what's in store. That's a far cry from his attitude just 2 weeks ago. So just to make it more clear that all days are not full of dementia. He carrys on plenty of conversations with us and others.
He asked me today about where he has been and about parties he says he goes to. I told him that he has dreamed them all. He finds that sooooohard to understand. I hope to find a support group and maybe I can learn how to give him a clearer answer.
I am turning the paperwork in this week for the Senior Day Center for him to be around other men his own age. I just hope it's a positive experience for him and he is not disappointed. I can see them all taking that nap in those recliners I saw in that room the other day. LOL
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