Re: Re: Seniors - Dementia - Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD...

November 13, 2008

There you go! That is thinking positive.

Imogene

In a message dated 11/13/2008 9:17:58 PM Central Standard Time,

jonaslaj@... writes:

Wow...I've never heard of this. In addition to depression I suffer

with SAD too. I don't like it hot but I do love the sun and am very

much affected on gloomy days. I even have a lamp that is supposed

to help offset the effects of a gloomy day that I use a lot in the

winter. From November to February or March we have a lot of gloomy

days in Michigan. Next time it's gloomy I'll try to remember the

good side...for someone it's a perfect day.

Toodles,

Leah

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November 14, 2008

A big warm welcome Carol Ann. Others have probably told you that our very

own Dr. has that in his blog. He is on this List.

Love and welcome again,

Imogene

In a message dated 11/14/2008 9:24:56 AM Central Standard Time,

cacsquare@... writes:

Hi,

I am new to this group. My name is Carol Ann from Georgia. I am

the caregiver for my newly diagnosed elderly aunt. I have found

that during the winter months I go through the blues also.

Recently, I noticed my aunt has been " down " more often since the

time changed. I love the sunlight and getting out walking around

outside. There is new research regarding light therapy. Wish I

knew where we could go to get this.(Besides the outdoors!)

Carol Ann

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November 14, 2008

A big warm welcome Carol Ann. Others have probably told you that our very

own Dr. has that in his blog. He is on this List.

Love and welcome again,

Imogene

In a message dated 11/14/2008 9:24:56 AM Central Standard Time,

cacsquare@... writes:

Hi,

I am new to this group. My name is Carol Ann from Georgia. I am

the caregiver for my newly diagnosed elderly aunt. I have found

that during the winter months I go through the blues also.

Recently, I noticed my aunt has been " down " more often since the

time changed. I love the sunlight and getting out walking around

outside. There is new research regarding light therapy. Wish I

knew where we could go to get this.(Besides the outdoors!)

Carol Ann

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November 14, 2008

Darling what is your name again please. I have a good memory, it's just

short.

I'll be sure to put it in my address book this time.

Song request, oh goody! I haven't typed my list yet, and I'll be sure to put

yours on it. And how about Kay Sara? (is that it?) I sing loud. They always

say if you can't sing it good then sing it loud. I used to sing near opera,

( Lanza) So it was loud. Now I can't reach the high notes anymore, so I

just belt it out in a deep voice.

I am going to have fun.

Thanks for the song suggestions. I sang Somewhere over the Rainbow to my

kids a cajillion times. I don't know the other song you asked me to sing. But,

I'll type it in and maybe someone else knows it, or it may be in the song

books they use.

Love a lot,

Imogene

In a message dated 11/14/2008 3:41:37 PM Central Standard Time,

i_whitehouse@... writes:

Imogene I'm so sorry you had a bad day because of that nit wit nurse. Just

remember that you've had a lot of bad advice from well meaning but ignorant

health professionals, family and friends over the years and this is just

another one of those things you have to ignore. If the current setup is the

best

possible thing for you and Don, just ignore the people that don't know or

understand what they're talking about.

As for song requests, please do a raucous round of Somewhere Over the

Rainbow for me, my sunshine loving dad and my rainy day loving mom. I loved

the

group singalongs when my dad was in the NH because no one cared how loud or

bad I was.

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November 14, 2008

Darling what is your name again please. I have a good memory, it's just

short.

I'll be sure to put it in my address book this time.

Song request, oh goody! I haven't typed my list yet, and I'll be sure to put

yours on it. And how about Kay Sara? (is that it?) I sing loud. They always

say if you can't sing it good then sing it loud. I used to sing near opera,

( Lanza) So it was loud. Now I can't reach the high notes anymore, so I

just belt it out in a deep voice.

I am going to have fun.

Thanks for the song suggestions. I sang Somewhere over the Rainbow to my

kids a cajillion times. I don't know the other song you asked me to sing. But,

I'll type it in and maybe someone else knows it, or it may be in the song

books they use.

Love a lot,

Imogene

In a message dated 11/14/2008 3:41:37 PM Central Standard Time,

i_whitehouse@... writes:

Imogene I'm so sorry you had a bad day because of that nit wit nurse. Just

remember that you've had a lot of bad advice from well meaning but ignorant

health professionals, family and friends over the years and this is just

another one of those things you have to ignore. If the current setup is the

best

possible thing for you and Don, just ignore the people that don't know or

understand what they're talking about.

As for song requests, please do a raucous round of Somewhere Over the

Rainbow for me, my sunshine loving dad and my rainy day loving mom. I loved

the

group singalongs when my dad was in the NH because no one cared how loud or

bad I was.

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November 14, 2008

Darling what is your name again please. I have a good memory, it's just

short.

I'll be sure to put it in my address book this time.

Song request, oh goody! I haven't typed my list yet, and I'll be sure to put

yours on it. And how about Kay Sara? (is that it?) I sing loud. They always

say if you can't sing it good then sing it loud. I used to sing near opera,

( Lanza) So it was loud. Now I can't reach the high notes anymore, so I

just belt it out in a deep voice.

I am going to have fun.

Thanks for the song suggestions. I sang Somewhere over the Rainbow to my

kids a cajillion times. I don't know the other song you asked me to sing. But,

I'll type it in and maybe someone else knows it, or it may be in the song

books they use.

Love a lot,

Imogene

In a message dated 11/14/2008 3:41:37 PM Central Standard Time,

i_whitehouse@... writes:

Imogene I'm so sorry you had a bad day because of that nit wit nurse. Just

remember that you've had a lot of bad advice from well meaning but ignorant

health professionals, family and friends over the years and this is just

another one of those things you have to ignore. If the current setup is the

best

possible thing for you and Don, just ignore the people that don't know or

understand what they're talking about.

As for song requests, please do a raucous round of Somewhere Over the

Rainbow for me, my sunshine loving dad and my rainy day loving mom. I loved

the

group singalongs when my dad was in the NH because no one cared how loud or

bad I was.

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November 14, 2008

Hey, I'm in a hugging mood, so I am giving you one also Carol Ann, Welcome

to the List. The people here are the greatest.

Love so much,

Imogene

In a message dated 11/14/2008 3:49:49 PM Central Standard Time,

cacsquare@... writes:

>

>Hi ,

Thank you so much. It really is nice to have joined this group. I

have already gotten so much information just reading some of the

messages. I had never heard of the different types of dementia

until this past week. My aunt has always been so strong and " in

charge " . That may be the worst part for her, just learning to

depend on others for so much.(and losing her freedoms) Did your

mother live with you once she was diagnosed? My aunt tells me

everyday about the " people " that came to her house the night

before. That was a big issue for us; we thought she was

sleepwalking or possibly dreaming. It makes me sad, but also

grateful to know what it actually is. Thanks for listening and for

the reply.

Carol Ann

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November 14, 2008