When that diagnosis of dementia comes, it’s natural to wonder how the future will look. Dementia is unpredictable, LBD perhaps a tad more so then Alzheimers, but all dementias are unpredictable.
It’s hard to never be sure what’s in store for us. The uncertainty can be very disorienting for the caregiver.
I also imagine that in early stages, if your p.w.d. is aware, s/he is also wondering what’s next.
This journey is hard; anxiety will not serve you well. There is a lot of planning required, of course, but the day to day care calls for staying in the moment. I know that’s easier said then done.
Mindfulness, to whatever extent you can, will be a helpful practice for you.
It will ease the journey for you, and ultimately for your loved one as well. Caregiving for a person with dementia is challenging enough.
Anticipating what to expect is just going to cause you extra upset.
You can’t control, or know, what’s next. Living in the now will be so much better for you overall. As my mother might have said, “no need to buy trouble.”
Focus on the present. Leave room for the joy that I guarantee you’ll find in your journey.
this is our life 