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startwithbrooklyn · 3 years ago

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THE GREAT ND REWATCH OF 2021 / SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 // larkspur lane/the whisper box

this post is a double whammy cause they have 2 eps happen in the same day if u can believe it (thats how awful judging timelines in this show is!!)

-"hi josh..." LMAOOOOOOO

-BESS just breaking in lmaooo how many god damn times does bess just shit the bed in this show

-LOVE her frowny face at nancys closet ("my expectations are low" lmfaoooo but this would totally be me)

-"bet she meant it metaphorically" okayyy but then why did lucy say that at all? i feel like theres defo more to this story, combined with josh's cagey behavior (part of which is to get nancy to stop looking into shit d/t him and karen but still)

-"they dont accept visitors unless they're family" .....🙂

-ace "youre really good at that" to bess i fuckin love this friendship with all my heart (also love their talk at the claw mirroring nick & nancys talk in the last ep)

-also PINK AND ORANGE BESS ARE U BLIND (also 1) why tf would nancy own this and 2) where would she wear it??)

-okay wtf is vampire dip

-"boss??" see this is what i meant yesterday about nancy ruining everything for nick/george

-god DAMN she sucks at dealing with this news lmaooo that emotional competency babey + love george literally agrees to help bc she feels bad (AND nicks immediate look of "you just reprimanded me for helping her last ep and i know why youre doing this rn" lmaoooo)

-LOVE george noticing nick "shout out to jean valjean" lmaooo once again nancy would never have noticed/commented on something like that

-"get the hell out of here" was this foreshadowing for an epic dad joke for these two eps? "how do you make holy water? you boil the hell out of it" 😂😂😂😂

-so what i dont get about the whole haunting is the ball + kids' laughter but its all the emphasis on "mr roper" the adult? wtf like what kind of entity is this

-"how did you ever have a solo career??" 😂

-okay amaya's hair is gorgeous here (also "you feel like a snack" ....👀) *ahhh so the reason bess feels so off balance is bc its like a top vs a top scenario

-has anyone who's ever been to prison confirmed this is what it looks like?

-love how ace is the only employee there when they all leave so he had to fucking close the place when he goes

-why does she take the whole file? time constraints? it'd be smarter to take pics + replace it (better sleuthing) but this place is clearly not well run anyway 😂

-so this is a pretty decent cover she invents but theres no way she would get away with it so easily for a real guard

-love how ace recognizes ryan's car (+ is able to find it by driving around)

-"my father wouldnt do anything like that" LMFAOOOOOO SIS WHY ARE U DEFENDING HIM ironically, ace is actually the best person suited to engage w ryan here d/t the car accident + connection with laura being ryans SIL. its a unique set up

-i am fascinated by the concept of priests + holy water being so effective here combined with mcginnis' beliefs and basically nondenominational ghosts/seances etc after that. the show is very clearly big on diversity but definitely steers clear from too much WASP stuff yk? wonder if other stuff from christianity works against the ghosts/demons like taking refuge in a church "holy ground" or using silver etc

-"did this start after the night of sept 10?" *this is where you get the time line for the seance if you didnt know

-this is so fucking funny when u realize that patient sal talks to is actually a ghost so sal really is psycho i guess 😂

-bitchsplain/tall jar of mayonnaise 🙏🏻😌 2gether 4ever

-how did ace get this van? also heart attack when he yells at carson (but then grins at him like a goofball lmaooo)

-"for nancys sake and yours" damn she owes ace big time for all this shit

-"what do we do for 7 minutes?" ...ummm play 7 minutes in heaven lmaooo 👀🥵

-was not expecting ace to look this sexy holding an axe but okay (*ah, its his short sleeve shirt showing his arms. usually hes a sleeves guy)

-"desperate for attention" nancy (from gomber) vs "bc she's starved for attention" patrice --> lucy (and candace also...) we know nancys detective work makes her seem like an attention seeker, but what was lucy doing to make them all think that? she was trying to hide her relationship with ryan, not expose it. unless they just mean the rumors about her?

-so is patrice hiding lucy's "truth" talking about lucy being a whore or lucy being a ghost? what is lucy's secret? did patrice guess she was pregnant or did patrice's somehow garbled mind remember tiffany trying to show patrice the video with lucy on it?

-wonder what captain thom thinks of this stand off w ace lmaooo

-"like you do?" top v top shenanigans

-how awko for carson to talk to karen again like this

-"oh no" ACE 😂

-love how amaya says "be a human" like shes kind of admitting people in rich circles typically arent (^this is an interesting focus in s2 when bess's rich family rejects her, thus making her human again, but nancy embraces her rich fam and experiences subsequent moral struggle which is predicted with the wraith)

-wonder what ryan thinks he could get from the marvins (which he cant get now lmaooo)

-this damn whisper box. so many questions. who named it the whisper box? why are the ropers' old possessions still there? who decided to build a mental hospital on top of it? and patrice! she "hid lucy's secrets" hannah gruen thinks tiffany tried to show patrice video w lucy on it, which patrice then specifically says she hid in the thin mans book. so patrice knows of the thin man? can she see him? does she know he was a ghost/supernatural? she must have a supernatural sense to know about him (unless sal told or some shit) so then when tiffany shows up w/ lucy being supernatural in it patrice hides it to protect her? is this why she is "crazy" kinda like victoria? supernatural elements or ability to sense ghosts makes her unstable? this is why lucy being a ghost/nursery rhyme that she repeats makes patrice worse/"stroke"? how did patrice even get into the whisper box to put the key in the bible and get out without getting trapped? also, her dementia --> lucidity is really fucking off, some people mildly switch like that but usually with dementia they cant even register new shit anymore

-...so did bess take the ride? 👀

-interesting how celia says "your father will be disappointed" but nothing of her own opinion. wonder how much celia truly puts up with to keep everett calm and nonhomicidal

-like george asking nick follow up questions that nancy never really would have asked

🥞🥞🥞(ep13)🥞🥞🥞

-is this bitch just eating a plain pancake with her bare hand?

-"extra case load and excessive volunteering" ugh. nancy's family here are like, gross in how "good" of people they are // unrealistic, trying to paint carson in the best light/ no way ryan could ever compare (but the reality is theyre not that good of people for lying about nancy) **and shes arrogant to think shes better than everyone else ie the only one who truly lives virtuously, thinks she can do no wrong sometimes even tho using sex to cope, breaking and entering, etc is not morally "good" stuff she still thinks she is the only one who doesnt lie and plays fair (like in the pilot she lists everyone else as a suspect but herself- obviously we know she isnt guilty but no one else does. (i mean in theory we really dont, what if nancy was an unreliable narrator and was actually guilty, that would be a hella cool show)its reactions like that where she cant understand why others like the chief suspect her

-ooooh ironic that in the Good Place carson readily agrees to pay her for helping with cases as opposed to s2 in reality

-nick's house has "problems" so why does he need a lawyer? as opposed to an interior designer, plumber, or realtor?

-in the Good Place nick and george realize they are not going to work out after one date. does this failure in the Good Place predict failure in reality, or merely an easier way of figuring out the truth? does this mean that the "opposite" of the Good Place is reality, or only an opinion of what is better? (nancy says "you all like me" as her opinion of them liking her is skewed; does this then only reflect nancys version for what is the "perfect life"?)

-why is bess a hippie??? and love how george curls her hair and wears pink lipstick here

-if this dream is so realistic then why is the one thing it cant conjure smoke? like how random

-love the locket being a key realization bc with things like jewelry you dont notice the weight of them until theyre gone

-"you all like me" in her perfect life nancy means they "like" her objectively/regardless of circumstance even though liking her is still an objective choice (like they "like" her because of other reasons instead of her working at the claw? (like how you make friends with coworkers/people at school every day but after you leave the job/graduate you never speak to them again) and her "thanks for showing up!" as if theyre not doing exactly that in reality 😐like where is she getting this shit? she sort of acknowledges in earlier eps she is hard to like/that she puts mysteries before friends, but also pushing them away to avoid danger like the previous ep "why do u show up" etc

-is it just me or does the inside of nicks "house" look like the drews'?

-nick has a dick scar lmaooooo (or more likely was hit in the balls or smth)

-love how nick + george match their anger in confronting sal 100% on the same level

-so when did ace go back to work after having such a busy day earlier?? lmaooo

-damn father shane is a creep (casting defo hired him for his voice) and how tf did he just poof + escape? and what did he request???

-love bess's white hair bow here 😌+ her jacket, whole outfit on point as usual

-like how bess is right that nancy has to find her way out but thats kind of a nonstarter for a room full of panicked people wanting to help

-in the Good Place theres no bad blood between drews + hudsons bc nancy is really theirs

-"the only one who has the key is you" in the Good Place nancy has the key (smaller picture, to finding out what happened to lucy but bigger picture, post-reveal) but ryan has the clues nancy needs- following the Good Place's mirroring, this just means that in reality ryan will either be completely useless or an active hindrance (but you KNOW this is a dream bc in what universe would ryan remember clues like that 😂)

-so in a perfect universe ryan acknowledges his family's "criminal empire" as opposed to reality where he only makes under cover jabs about disengaging with being an "entitled corrupt legacy criminal" ie finding the bonny scot relics but does nothing about them, etc

-"strippers" 😂

-okay what is nancys obsession w her beanie?? bc her mom made it? "wear beanies do crimes?" idk

-making the call: nancy -unable to make up for lost time/both her mothers had to find out/suffer alone / in the Good Place nancy was able to be with kate while she called, and in reality she had carson; somethig about seeing the mother looking to the daughter for strength in the Good Place instead of the reverse (which is what reality sounded like, kate being strong for nancy through the illness despite the struggle)

-concept: nancy & nick "let's wait out the storm"

-"i believe that you believe it" nick in the Good Place + owen in reality both trust nancy when she says she's seen things (owen's is the teeth) but nick in reality (and not really knowing details) doesnt think much of their "moment" bc it wasnt real (so she had to leave the Good Place to save carson- but if she had known then he wasnt her real dad, would she have stayed to be w nick?)

-stranger - suede james 💙👌🏻

-"really anxious as a kid" v telling bc of her desire to know everything to remain in control of situations like she always does now

-"the medicine or the metaphysics?"/"you cannot beat supernatural with science"

-i love nancy playing with her pinky while saying goodbye 🥺

-"always seek out the truth even if it hurts" this is straight irony bc kate never told nancy anything. like does that include the truth about nancys parentage? they taught her to seek out the truth, but who taught her that the truth is the only thing to live by? ie things dont count anymore like carson and kate straight up raising her is tossed out bc she finds out its not "the truth" like all that work/stress to protect carson + she just drops him? with kate maybe shes just upset thst she spent all that time mourning for someone who lied. and would she do the same to ryan if needed? probably

-bess and ace head tilt 💙

-like how for all the time she spent there nancy only has a subconscious memory of blue curtains

-YESSSSS i LOVEthese beautiful overhead shots of hannah's hands. so out of character for the show lmao but so gorgeous

-i feel like future eps/grand future will be nancy going through the lock boxes to help people who asked hannah for help

-the video is officially dated Aug 22, 2019

-soooooo in the first ep nancy breaks into the hudsons house and finds tiffanys secret drawer w the nail polish and finds the amulet with a note that says "for your protection HG" yet on this video tiffany says she talked to a medium who gave her the amulet sooooo am i just confused? HG is hannah gruen obvi so is the address for the medium what hannah gave her? or was the address on the amulet which nancy dissolved in salt water to see? so how would tiffany know where to go? its chicken and the egg which came first hannah or the medium?

and lastly:

i close these two eps with a thought that everything in this show is sealed in death. all the lies, the imagery, the fake constructs people put up to get by all crumple the second someone dies- all the secrets come clean just like these doors have been unsealed.

#brooklyn's ND primer #nancy drew cw #the Great Rewatch of 2021 #you best start believing in ghost stories miss drew - you're in one

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drrahulseldercare-blog · 5 years ago

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Tender Loving Care in Elderly

As people age, new concerns arise. It becomes more difficult to communicate with patients and discuss their needs in a constructive manner. The anger, sadness, confusion, and fear that comes as individuals lose their physical and mental capacity often comes across in aggressive speech or behaviors. Then, there are those who suffer from mental and physical illnesses, which makes the situation considerably worse.

Their behavior may be understandable based on their condition, but it doesn’t make it any easier to handle. Your elderly patients will require some special consideration. As a healthcare worker, it’s your job to figure out ways to cope. As you try to determine the best strategies for managing elderly behaviors, here are some dos and don’ts to follow.

Elderly and hearing loss

You’d be frustrated too if everyone around you was talking and laughing, but you couldn’t hear a darn thing! That’s the reality for many elderly people with hearing loss. They may seem to be irritable, when in fact they’re simply frustrated because they can’t hear what you’re saying. Some ideas when dealing with hearing loss:

Get their attention. Put your hand gently on their shoulder, or speak their name to get their attention, before you give important information.

Reduce background noise. Turn off the music or television. When in restaurants and social gatherings, sit away from crowded areas.

Speak clearly. People with hearing loss hate mumbling. Face the person and enunciate clearly. Speak at a speed slightly slower than normal (but not too slow).

Speak loudly. Speak a little more loudly than normal, but don’t shout.Repeat yourself. People with hearing loss may compensate by nodding as though they understand, when in fact they didn’t hear you.

Have good lighting. Facial expressions and body language can be seen more clearly in well-lit areas.

Understand common elder diagnoses

It might not be appropriate for you to ask people about their medical conditions. Asking a combative patient if they have Alzheimer’s disease would not be a good start, especially if the answer is no. But understanding some common ailments and symptoms can offer insight into what your elder patient may be dealing with.

The most common ailments our elderly patients experience include

Heart conditions. This includes hypertension, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, and coronary artery disease. Side effects include fatigue and lack of physical strength.

Dementia. In addition to memory loss, dementia patients experience paranoia, aggression, agitation, and lack of self-care.

Delirium. Symptoms include shaking, a shortened attention span, and extreme mood swings.

Depression. Depression is very common among the elderly. Sadness, irritability, fatigue, and feelings of worthlessness are all symptoms.

Communicating with Elderly Patients

1. Exercise Patience and Compassion

It goes without saying that patience and compassion are often needed when dealing with the elderly. Physical challenges, slow movement, forgetfulness, neediness, and apathy are just some of the behaviors you might encounter. Sometimes it’s easy to lose patience and become frustrated. One might even be tempted to give up and walk away.

During these moments, it’s very helpful to put yourself in the senior’s shoes, even for just a moment. Consider the elders you’re dealing with, and complete the sentence: “It must not be easy…,” or “It must be hard….” For example:

“She’s being so apathetic. It must not be easy to live without her friends around.”

“He does everything so slowly. It must be hard to deal with arthritis every day.”

Having empathy for the elder is an effective way to generate more patience and compassion. If, despite your best efforts, your patience still runs thin, take a time out from the elder if possible. Come back when you’re in a calmer state of mind.

2. Ask Instead of Order

As mentioned in an earlier section, one of the core needs of many seniors is to feel relevant and respected. You can help validate these needs by frequently asking instead of ordering when communicating with the elder. For example:

Instead of: “You’re having soup for lunch today.”

Say: “Would you like to have some soup for lunch?” or

“We’re having soup for lunch today, okay?”

Better yet, offer options: “Would you like to have soup or salad for lunch today?”

Asking questions offers the senior a greater sense of respect and regard. Offering options gives her or him a greater sense of control of the immediate environment.

With less cognizant and physically able seniors, ask and follow up without necessarily waiting for an answer. Let them feel they’re part of the decision making process, and have a degree of control over some aspects of their lives

3. Ask Instead of Assume

Similarly, ask questions instead of making assumptions when it comes to your actions in relations to the elder. For example, instead of turning the lights off in the senior’s room without asking, say “I’m going to turn off the lights for you, okay?” If the senior protests, let her have her way if it’s harmless, or explain why it’s important for you to do what you need to do (in most cases for the sake of senior’s health and well-being).

4. Use “I” instead of “You” Language

We know from the study of effective communication that people (including many elders) generally don’t respond well when they feel like they’re constantly being ordered what to do. Such “bossy” language is often manifested in the use of “you” statements, followed by a directive. For example:

“You must exercise today!”

“You have to take your medicine!”

“You should to air out your room!”

“You need to finish your soup!”

“You better not miss the doctor’s appointment!”

When people feel like they’re being bossed around on a regular basis, they’re more likely going to respond with what psychologists call the “Three F’s – Fight, Flight, and Freeze”, leading to behavioral problems such as argument, avoidance, or stonewalling.

Instead, use statements which begin with “I,” “It,” “We,” “Let’s,” and “This,” to convey messages. For example:

“I will help you exercise today.”

“It’s important to take your medicine.”

“We need to get some fresh air into the room.”

“Let’s finish your soup, okay?”

“This doctor’s appointment is very important.”

These types of statements compel the elder to be more open to what you have to say, encourage listening, and reduce the possibility of Fight, Flight, or Freeze responses.

5. Offer Choices Whenever Possible

Many elders desire to maintain a sense of independence. This may be especially important when seniors feel their physical and cognitive limitations, but still desire ways to maintain some level of local control in their lives.

Whenever possible and appropriate, offer an elder choices when interacting with her or him. This can be something as simple as asking whether the senior would like to have choice A or choice B for lunch. Having the ability to exercise

Age deserves respect

Our elders have all lived through times of incredible change, including wars and new technologies unimaginable 75 years ago. They’ve seen friends and loved ones born and die, and they may be struggling to find peace within themselves. We have a responsibility to maintain a high standard of respect for our elders and for the rich experiences of their lives.

Dr Rahul’s Elder Care comes with more than 10 years of experience in geriatric medicine. The highly skilled team specialises in elder care achieved through comprehensive approach and holistic attitude. Apart from regular geriatric clinic, the team specialises in Memory and dementia care, Pain and Palliative care, Transitional Care and Chronic Disease Management

www.drrahulseldercare.com

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nema1234 · 4 years ago

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Do’s and Don'ts when dealing with dementia

Dementia is a common term used to describe a decline in mental ability that can impair a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. The common symptoms of dementia are short term memories, lack of concentration, sleep problems, anxiety, stress. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. It can be challenging to deal with patients with dementia, be it your mother, father, or any loved ones. Approaches to deal with the patients depend on the stages of dementia and the underlying cause. In the early stages, dementia care may consist of little more than gentle reminders or coaxing to help your loved one live a more or less typical life as they age. In advanced cases, however, dementia care can look very different, requiring a shift to behavior management and redirection once cognitive decline has become apparent. As a caregiver, you must know the disease and deal with the same.

So here I am listing the do’s and don'ts when dealing with dementia

You may experience a sudden change in mood, erratic behavior, aggression, agitation, loss of mental and physical coordination. You must notify the early signs and act according to the situation.

In Moments of Anger, Aggressive Words, or Actions

DO stay calm: Stay calm and understand the state of mind of the patient. Remember, the patient isn’t angry or frustrated. He is just suffering from a disease. DON’T try to force your mom or dad to do something physically. Unless they are in a scenario where they may harm themselves or someone else, it’s better not to get physically involved as this can escalate a situation. DO be patient. DON’T lose your temper, shout, or yell. Build trust and assure the patient that you are with him or her.

In Moments of Confusion Sometimes patients may be confused, or they can have memory loss. Don’t insist on trying to explain to them about the disease Don’t argue with them, and it’s okay to forget something or some name. DO find ways to reinforce where they are. Consider hanging a sign on their room door with their name on it.

In Moments of Questionable Judgment There will be moments when they forget about taking medicines or switching off the gadgets after use, or they can go wrong with their judgment Take care of their safety Give them daily tasks: Explore wearable technology, automating bill payments, or hiring service professionals like groundskeepers or other lawn care professionals to reduce your parent’s responsibilities, helping them to manage their daily tasks better; Do not restrict their activities as a means to punish them.

Final words

Stay positive while dealing with patients. Don’t give up hope. Treat every patient with respect and patience. Give yourself a break and do take care of yourself. In an emergency, visit Nema Care, the best dementia care in India. Book your appointment now.

#dementia care in India

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dementiahomecareessex · 5 years ago

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What are the Early stages and different signs of Dementia?

Dementia is one of the diseases that take over one out of 7 elderlies in the United Kingdom, this is one of the diseases that make your heard dread the outcome for your loved one. You can say that seeing someone you loved, slowly changing into this childlike state until they become incapable of moving is something that is not only heart-wrenching, it is also draining. It’s almost as if you are dealing with a slow-acting poison and that is why the use of Dementia home care in Essex has become such a fast-growing business, it is hard to take care of another adult without help. However, people forget to choose their help carefully, it is best to make sure of the credentials of all the person you chose in helping you. It is best to get a registered nurse from a well-known institute like Verrolyne Services or any other you are familiar with.

Signs of Early Stage Dementia

1. Slight Memory Loss

They tend to misplace things and don’t remember certain people they should know, maybe can’t recall a recent memory quite well.

2. Difficulty Remembering addresses and names

May not remember the names of people recently met and may have a difficulty recalling the names of those around.

3. Unable to Solve Problems

Difficulty in solving difficult theoretical problems, such as simple puzzles and answering trick questions.

4. Social Withdrawal

May recluse themselves from talking to those around them and hesitate in newer interactions with people around them, will need Dementia Home Care in Essex.

5. Anxiety-related to confusion

Confusion from the forgetfulness can cause anxiety to do things that are normally okay for them, may need Facility enrolment.

6. Gradual Personality change

Can start to become more impulsive, angry or irritable with the gradual progress of the early stages, will need facility treatment.

The Seven Levels of Dementia;

· Level one – No Cognitive Decline

This is the stage where there is no visible decline in cognition, the subject functions normally and does not need help in any way. No dementia is called stage one as patients who are ridden with the disease will only start getting symptoms after a certain age.

· Level Two – Extremely Mild Cognitive Decline

Normal Forgetfulness, just simple moments delay in recalling things. Slightly harder time in recalling of information and retaining information.

· Level Three – Mild Cognitive Decline

Higher Forgetfulness, nothing out of the ordinary, not noticed by people close to the patient. Forgetting where purse/wallet or keys are. Forgetting dates or harder time recalling special dates.

· Level Four – Moderate Cognitive Decline

The patient will start to forget the appointments they may have or may forget the person they may have met a little while back, at this stage the family starts to notice some things, but it is not severe.

· Level Five – Moderately Severe Cognitive Decline

Patient forgets the addresses or phone numbers, unable to retain their home address if out. Unable to travel to new places alone, will need some Dementia Homecare at this point.

· Level Six – Severe Cognitive Decline

Unable to remember the names of family members, hard time recalling bonds and relationships, not many memories of the past are still alive. The patient is unable to perform normally and will definitely need Dementia Homecare.

· Level Seven – No Apparent Cognitive Abilities

The loss of all memory and some motor skills, the patient will need to be admitted to the 24/7 care facility for safety.

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aion-rsa · 4 years ago

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Devil’s Road: Judy Spera Details Life Growing Up As A Warren

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When a child grows up with famous parents, it means dealing with overly eager fans, and invasive reporters. But for Judy Spera, the daughter of Ed and Lorraine Warren, arguably the most well-known paranormal investigators ever, growing up with famous parents also meant dealing with dark forces, and one notoriously haunted doll.

Spera was an adult in her twenties by the time her parents gained mainstream attention for their work with the paranormal in the mid-70s. But before the Lindley Street Poltergeist case in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in 1974, or the Amityville Horror, and long before The Conjuring film franchise, Spera’s parents sold Ed’s artwork, and carved out a decent life for their daughter. Ed grew up in a haunted house, and Lorraine was a clairvoyant, and though they had explored unexplained phenomena for years, theirs was a normal existence compared to the talk show appearances, lectures across the globe, and attention that was to come.

In the new Travel Channel documentary, Devil’s Road: The True Story of Ed and Lorraine Warren, Judy Spera opens up about life with her paranormal investigator parents. Airing Sept 7, at 9 p.m., the special is the first installment of the network’s “Shock Docs” series, and includes rare audio and video from Warren cases. But Spera’s involvement is likewise rare due to her reluctance to be involved with most projects about her parents.

Ed died in 2006, and Lorraine in 2019, so Judy, along with her husband Tony Spera, are the caretakers of the Warren legacy—although it is a legacy she is hesitant to continue. In the following interview, Spera discusses what it’s like to grow up haunted. Along with responding to critics of her parents, she opens up about “that doll” Annabelle (safely contained in the since-closed occult museum her parents left her), her own potential psychic abilities, and what might be next for the Warren name.

What was it about this documentary that made you want to get involved in a bigger way than perhaps you had been previously?

Well, because it involved my mother, and I felt I owed it to her to get on there and speak because I never do this. In the beginning, I was told that it was about my mother. And I don’t know if it evolved to being about my mommy and dad. They were interviewing people that I didn’t know or I hadn’t met. I thought, “Well, who knew her better than I did?”

Were you ever a skeptic about your parents’ pursuit?

Not at all. I was so afraid of it. As I got older, I could see proof of it or proof enough for me.

Did you ever want more of a normal, traditional life with a typical mom and dad?

No, I never wanted them to stop. And when I was quite small, they were artists and that’s what they did. They traveled and sold their paintings, and they did art classes. It wasn’t until I was getting older when this ghost thing happened. As a little child, I didn’t know they were doing that. I knew they were always interested. My father always talked about ghost stories in my family, so we had fantastic Halloween parties, and my father would make these witches and things, and paint them. It was fun. And we spent a lot of time walking around in cemeteries, which I still enjoy doing.

Did your parents ever want you to follow in their path or follow with the family business? No, they never mentioned that. I guess they knew that I would never do it. They spent most of their time telling me not to give any recognition to these things that would upset me. There are certain things that upset me. Some statues they had at one time — and then that doll.

You mean Annabelle. I always found the Raggedy Ann doll version of Annabelle way scarier than the porcelain doll that they used in the movie. Me too. The eyes, the eyes are just dead. It’s not like the eyes on the movie doll at all. I had heard in the beginning they felt that the Raggedy Ann people would be upset or something, but I don’t think there’s many little girls that want Raggedy Ann dolls anymore.

Movies

A Short History of Creepy Dolls in Movies

By Sarah Dobbs

Movies

Annabelle: Real-Life Haunted Dolls to Disturb Your Dreams

By Aaron Sagers

What were the cases they talked about around the dinner table? Well, first of all, I lived with my grandparents. Because they traveled so much, and I had to go to school. I lived with them briefly. I was terrified there, in their house, so I just didn’t sleep there. I couldn’t sleep in a room by myself. And I was young, I was very young. The one case that I was older that they were talking about the most was The Devil in Connecticut case.

Was that case, the Arne Cheyenne Johnson trial, the scariest one for you personally? And the Raggedy Ann doll, and these other artifacts that are in the museum, necklace that strangled somebody and all that.

Your mom was known as a gifted clairvoyant and your father had the role of the demonologist. But did your father have his own psychic or sensitive abilities that people don’t know about? Not that I ever knew of. Things happened to him. I mean really. But he went at things in a more logical way. My mother was the one that would go in and discern what was going on. He could tell from all the facts what the people were talking about in the house.

How about you? Do you think that you have any abilities that perhaps you inherited from your mom? Well, I had incidents happen, but I don’t pursue it. I back away from it. I had things happen that I’ll say, “Oh, my gosh. How did that happen?” I don’t know if you want to attribute it to being anything to do with my mother’s gifts, but I have had some things happen. It’s a lot of dreams that are very strange, and warnings—from my father. I’m not going into those houses to look for anything. I’m concerned when my husband goes. He has crosses and holy water, rosary beads, and my father’s cross because I make him take them all with him. I don’t want anything coming back here.

Are there any details about those premonitions? The one that I can’t talk about because it was about a family member that died, so that would cause a lot of pain for the other relatives, so I won’t talk about that. But I did know at the beginning of the week that someone was going to pass.

Your mom sadly passed away last year and your father died in 2006, but what do you think they would think about the current genre of paranormal investigators?

He’d think it was a lot of baloney. He’d say, “They’re going off on tangents.” He really wouldn’t have tolerated these people that are doing these shows that they go in, they don’t have an outcome. They don’t get rid of what’s there. It’s almost more like just for the TV, like you have to have a ghost a minute. And you have to have something happening and, “ooh, what’s that, and what’s that?” They would be in a house for days. They’d stay up all night and sometimes nothing happened at all.

Your father unfortunately never saw their work depicted on the movie screen, but your mom did…

He would have been thrilled about the movies, and my mom, she knew about the first movie. Unfortunately, she had dementia. She went to the first premiere, and we took her to the second premiere. She wasn’t too good then, and she was having trouble walking, but she was still there for it. They all loved her. She wasn’t intimidated by actors, or wealthy people, or anything like that.

Is there a special memory of your mom being recognized as “Lorraine Warren” where you saw her interactions with fans?

One time we were coming from England or going to England, I don’t remember. An entire soccer team was in the middle of the airplane, all these men. My mother was standing there with her arm on the back of the seats and talking to all these guys, and they loved it.

What would you like to dispel about your parents? Something that people get wrong about them? That they were in it for fame, or money, or anything like that. I think that was one that came up probably a lot, and I had a hard time with that criticism. They were really, really trying, and they always tried. After my dad collapsed, he was a full-care patient for five years, so he wasn’t even “there.” He was in the house, but you know. My mom, she would take these calls in the middle of the night and sit and talk to people. We wanted to change the house number so many times, but she wouldn’t let us. She’d sit and talk to people until they were comfortable enough to go to bed and go to sleep, or if they felt, “Okay, this will work,” or “We’ll talk to you in the morning.” Then she’d get back to them.

Because you don’t want to be involved with the paranormal, where does the Warren legacy go from here?

As far as where it’s going after this, I would like to see it carried on, of course. We’ll see where it goes. I don’t foresee anybody in our family. I just thought my grandson would be interested, but I guess he’s had his problems with it too. He spent a lot of time sleeping in a closet, but he’s a grown man now. I know my husband will take it from here, and he inherited the museum because I certainly didn’t want it. He’d better stay around longer than me, and take care of that place!

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All You Need To Know About Vitamins And Minerals

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Taking essential vitamins and minerals on a daily basis is an excellent way to keep yourself in good health. However, lots of people are unaware of which vitamins are crucial, or even where to shop for them. The tips you can put into practice today.

Vitamins are also essential in helping you get the most from your exercise plan.The right nutrition is necessary for the body to get rid of fat and build muscle.

Supplements can make up for anything you cannot do this.

TIP! Try scheduling supplements that have fat around mealtimes to take them with food. Vitamins E, K and A are vitamins that do not absorb into the body without the help of food.

Any supplement which includes oil must be ingested with fat needs to be taken on a meal. Vitamins E, A, and A are some that won’t absorb correctly if you take them on an empty stomach. They are best absorbed when the food you’re eating with fat.

Milk and the sun exposure are great ways for you to get vitamin D. If you aren’t a fan of drinking milk and don’t get a great deal of sun, you can take a Vitamin D supplement. This will stop your bones strong.

Many of us notice body starting to ache and not understanding why. Fish oil and Vitamin E both have the ability to help muscles feel better.

Iron is great for producing red blood cells. These cells are what transports oxygen throughout the body. Women will require a higher iron intake than men do. You may be iron in your diet if you are experiencing fatigue or have trouble breathing.

Some women take these vitamins when not pregnant for their nails and nails. This is not take it in iron.

Gum Disease

TIP! Asparagus, dairy products, and bananas are rich sources of riboflavin. Vitamin B2 deficiency can lead to a variety of conditions, including cracked lips, scaly skin, and a reduction in red blood cells.

Vitamin C is in things like citrus fruits and other fruits. Supplements are good for people that are not getting enough nutrients in their food.This important vitamin can help treat and prevent colds, gum disease, skin infections, gum disease, and gum disease. Also, newer studies have been showing vitamin C to have a positive effect on patients with Alzheimer’s, dementia and ADHD.

You may also want to add to the benefits of a healthy meal by taking vitamin and mineral orally in capsule or powder form.

TIP! Vitamin A is very important; it boost the immune system, betters vision and lowers heart disease risk. It can be toxic if taken in very large amounts, so be sure to stick with the recommended daily dose of 2300 International Units (IU).

In modern fast-paced times, it’s easy to ignore our health and instantly eat fast food devoid of important vitamins and minerals you need. Get yourself some bottled vitamins to make sure you can help your body work on the process of converting fat into energy.

Always ask yourself what the info you receive on vitamins is from. Always question the motives behind information that you get. If you have doubts on any supplements, talk with your doctor.

Calcium Carbonate

Take calcium carbonate with food in order to boost bone health. You can take calcium citrate without eating anything, but calcium carbonate could upset your stomach if not taken with food. If you take it on an empty stomach, it will not absorb correctly, and your effort will be wasted.

Prescribed and drug store medicines both can interact negatively with your supplements. Some potential interactions are life at risk. Talk to your pharmacist about any adverse effects.

Are you aware that a diet low in magnesium, magnesium and Vitamin D? Omega-3 is a popular supplement around. It helps to support brain bodily functions. Magnesium helps to keep your body calm.

TIP! To get started with supplements, schedule an appointment with your doctor to ascertain if any nutritional deficiencies are present. Knowing exactly where you stand will help you select the right supplements.

Try eating raw or steamed. Cooking can deplete the vitamins out of your foods. Steaming makes your veggies without removing vitamins. Flash frozen veggies have decent vitamin content, just be sure you do not overcook them.

While it may seem like a harmless thing to take vitamins, there can be negative effects if they are not taken as directed. Don’t let your child get hurt by using something you weren’t told was okay to use.

TIP! There is absolutely nothing wrong with having doubts about the claims made by manufacturers of certain supplements containing multiple vitamins and minerals. Remember that companies are in business to make money, not to help your look out for you health.

Flax seed oil and turmeric are nutritious supplements to look for to add some essential nutrients to your diet. They both are anti-inflammatory supplements and help fight sickness and they also combat inflammation.

It is reported that only 20 percent of Americans get enough magnesium. Magnesium deficiency is possibly related to conditions such as insomnia. Age, alcoholism, alcoholism and other issues all factor into the equation. A whole foods dietary regimen and magnesium supplement can fix this issue with your diet issues.

TIP! Take more manganese. Manganese helps bones form and speeds up the healing of wounds.

There are a variety of vitamins and minerals you need to consume every day. If your diet lacks these, you could deal with various health issues. Use what you learned here and make your body happy.

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The Insulin-Illness Connection

Most discussion of chronically-elevated insulin levels (hyperinsulinemia) and insulin resistance revolves around their relationship to bodyweight. This is unsurprising. Bodyweight’s what “sells tickets.” It’s why most people get interested in diet, health, fitness, and nutrition—to lose weight or avoid gaining it.

But improving insulin sensitivity and reducing fasting insulin levels have major ramifications for your health, longevity, and resistance to disease. And it’s not just because “weight gain is unhealthy.” Insulin itself, in excess, exerts seriously damaging effects. Today, I want to impress upon you the importance of controlling your insulin response by laying out some of the health problems that stem from not controlling it.

Hyperglycemia

If you’re insulin resistant, insulin doesn’t work very well. You need more of it to get the same effect an insulin sensitive person would get. When insulin doesn’t work, its ability to shuttle glucose out of the blood suffers, and blood glucose goes up and stays up. That’s hyperglycemia. Everyone “knows” that high blood sugar is bad, but why? What exactly goes wrong?

Some cells are passive recipients of blood sugar, while others have mechanisms that prevent excess blood sugar from entering their membranes. In the presence of high blood sugar, the passive recipients begin producing excessive amounts of reactive oxygen species (ROS). ROS aren’t pathological in and of themselves. They’re signaling molecules that our bodies need for healthy cellular function. But unchecked ROS generation induced by hyperglycemia causes a lot of problems.

In endothelial cells, hyperglycemia inhibits the production of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is a vasodilator—it helps our blood vessels widen to accommodate increased blood flow and reduce shear stress. Without sufficient nitric oxide, our blood vessels are more susceptible to high blood pressure and our risk for heart disease and atherosclerosis goes up.

In neurons, hyperglycemia causes shrinkage. No one likes shrinkage, especially not in the brain cells where thinking occurs.

In pancreatic beta cells, hyperglycemia reduces cell mass, induces oxidative stress, and reduces functionality. Since the pancreas secretes insulin—the stuff used to deal with excess blood glucose—this is disastrous.

Cancer

Insulin is a growth promoting agent, and cancer is a disease of unchecked cellular growth. There are nuances to this of course. But by and large, those are true statements. It’s no surprise that hyperinsulinemia is a risk factor for most, if not all cancers.

While insulin isn’t everything when it comes to cancer, the links are undeniable and myriad—and worrying.

The link between colon cancer and hyperinsulinemia likely involves the increased availability of insulin-like growth factor in a hyperinsulinemic state. Post-menopausal women with genetic variants related to insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia have a greater risk of colorectal cancer, and colon cancer patients who eat the most insulinogenic foods have poorer outcomes.

In breast cancer, hyperglycemia increases the tumors’ resistance to chemotherapy. Fixing the hyperglycemia makes chemotherapy more effective.

People with a genetic predisposition toward hyperinsulinemia have a higher chance of developing pancreatic cancer.

Independent of bodyweight, hyperinsulinemia predicts endometrial cancer; so does a high postprandial insulin response.

Diabetics who use insulin therapy have an increased risk of liver cancer. One study of Taiwanese diabetics found that those on insulin therapy have an elevated risk of dying from cancer and from non-cancer.

Across the board, in both obese and people of normal bodyweight, hyperinsulinemia, whether it’s genetic, simulated, or diet-driven, increases cancer incidence and mortality.

Okay, okay. That’s all rather convincing, but there’s a chance that these are merely associations and some common factor is causing both the hyperinsulinemia/insulin resistance and the cancer. Right?

What seems to counter that hypothesis is the effect of metformin, an anti-diabetic drug, on cancer. Compared to other diabetic drugs, metformin reduces the risk of cancer in type 2 diabetics. Metformin’s mechanism of action? A reduction in insulin levels and improvement of insulin resistance.

Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s hits families like a freight train, but if you know what to look for you can see it coming.

In middle-aged adults whose parents had dementia, hyperinsulinemia predicts cognitive decline.

The more insulin resistant you are, the less cerebrovascular reactivity you show. Cerebrovascular reactivity measures the ability of the brain’s blood vessels to dilate—to react to changing conditions—and its dysfunction heralds oncoming dementia.

Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are characterized by brain insulin resistance. In experiments where researchers simulate brain diabetes by administering drugs known to induce brain insulin resistance, it looks almost exactly like Alzheimer’s. Some people even call Alzheimer’s type 3 diabetes, so closely is it linked to insulin resistance.

Alzheimer’s patients have high blood sugar, but their neurons are so resistant to the effects of insulin that they’re unable to utilize the available glucose for energy. That’s why ketogenic diets and ketones in particular are so helpful for Alzheimer’s; they offer an alternative fuel source that even the insulin resistant brain can utilize.

Heart Disease

Independent of most other factors, insulin resistance predicts heart disease risk. One of the best predictors of heart disease risk—the HDL:triglyceride ratio—also happens to be an accurate barometer of insulin resistance. The lower your HDL and the higher your triglycerides, the more likely you are to be insulin resistant.

The two go hand in hand, and it’s not just a coincidence.

As you saw in the hyperglycemia section, insulin resistance can increase the risk of heart disease by increasing hyperglycemia and reducing endothelial function. This impairs the blood vessels’ ability to react to stressors and makes them more vulnerable to atherosclerosis.

What You Can Do

A big step, maybe the first step when you’re insulin resistant with hyperinsulinemia, or even just suspect you are, is to reduce your intake of the most insulinogenic macronutrient around: carbs. This stems the tide and stops feeding the fire until you can figure out and resolve the root cause of your dysfunction.

That next part is harder. Some of it is genetic; there will be people who simply make more insulin than others, or who are more insulin resistant as a baseline. Oftentimes the dysfunction is multifactorial, stemming from a dozen different causes, all of which require your attention. In past posts, I’ve explained strategies for combating insulin resistance and reducing hyperinsulinemia. If you haven’t read those yet, do so.

Take the issue seriously, whatever you do. An expanding waistline might be unsightly and undesirable, but it usually doesn’t strike fear into hearts and minds. You know what does, and what should?

Developing a cancer you didn’t have to develop and dying earlier than you should have.

Seeing your sanity and identity slip away as your helpless family members watch in vain.

Bathing your neurons and arteries in a toxic hyperglycemic soup until they wither and atrophy.

Take care of your insulin response, folks. It’s fundamental.

Thanks for reading, everyone. Take care, be well, and let me know what you think about all this down below!

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fishermariawo · 7 years ago

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The Insulin-Illness Connection

Hyperglycemia

In neurons, hyperglycemia causes shrinkage. No one likes shrinkage, especially not in the brain cells where thinking occurs.

Cancer

While insulin isn’t everything when it comes to cancer, the links are undeniable and myriad—and worrying.

In breast cancer, hyperglycemia increases the tumors’ resistance to chemotherapy. Fixing the hyperglycemia makes chemotherapy more effective.

People with a genetic predisposition toward hyperinsulinemia have a higher chance of developing pancreatic cancer.

Independent of bodyweight, hyperinsulinemia predicts endometrial cancer; so does a high postprandial insulin response.

Across the board, in both obese and people of normal bodyweight, hyperinsulinemia, whether it’s genetic, simulated, or diet-driven, increases cancer incidence and mortality.

Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s hits families like a freight train, but if you know what to look for you can see it coming.

In middle-aged adults whose parents had dementia, hyperinsulinemia predicts cognitive decline.

Heart Disease

The two go hand in hand, and it’s not just a coincidence.

What You Can Do

Take the issue seriously, whatever you do. An expanding waistline might be unsightly and undesirable, but it usually doesn’t strike fear into hearts and minds. You know what does, and what should?

Developing a cancer you didn’t have to develop and dying earlier than you should have.

Seeing your sanity and identity slip away as your helpless family members watch in vain.

Bathing your neurons and arteries in a toxic hyperglycemic soup until they wither and atrophy.

Take care of your insulin response, folks. It’s fundamental.

Thanks for reading, everyone. Take care, be well, and let me know what you think about all this down below!

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cristinajourdanqp · 7 years ago

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The Insulin-Illness Connection

Hyperglycemia

In neurons, hyperglycemia causes shrinkage. No one likes shrinkage, especially not in the brain cells where thinking occurs.

Cancer

While insulin isn’t everything when it comes to cancer, the links are undeniable and myriad—and worrying.

In breast cancer, hyperglycemia increases the tumors’ resistance to chemotherapy. Fixing the hyperglycemia makes chemotherapy more effective.

People with a genetic predisposition toward hyperinsulinemia have a higher chance of developing pancreatic cancer.

Independent of bodyweight, hyperinsulinemia predicts endometrial cancer; so does a high postprandial insulin response.

Across the board, in both obese and people of normal bodyweight, hyperinsulinemia, whether it’s genetic, simulated, or diet-driven, increases cancer incidence and mortality.

Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s hits families like a freight train, but if you know what to look for you can see it coming.

In middle-aged adults whose parents had dementia, hyperinsulinemia predicts cognitive decline.

Heart Disease

The two go hand in hand, and it’s not just a coincidence.

What You Can Do

Take the issue seriously, whatever you do. An expanding waistline might be unsightly and undesirable, but it usually doesn’t strike fear into hearts and minds. You know what does, and what should?

Developing a cancer you didn’t have to develop and dying earlier than you should have.

Seeing your sanity and identity slip away as your helpless family members watch in vain.

Bathing your neurons and arteries in a toxic hyperglycemic soup until they wither and atrophy.

Take care of your insulin response, folks. It’s fundamental.

Thanks for reading, everyone. Take care, be well, and let me know what you think about all this down below!

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watsonrodriquezie · 7 years ago

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The Insulin-Illness Connection

Hyperglycemia

In neurons, hyperglycemia causes shrinkage. No one likes shrinkage, especially not in the brain cells where thinking occurs.

Cancer

While insulin isn’t everything when it comes to cancer, the links are undeniable and myriad—and worrying.

In breast cancer, hyperglycemia increases the tumors’ resistance to chemotherapy. Fixing the hyperglycemia makes chemotherapy more effective.

People with a genetic predisposition toward hyperinsulinemia have a higher chance of developing pancreatic cancer.

Independent of bodyweight, hyperinsulinemia predicts endometrial cancer; so does a high postprandial insulin response.

Across the board, in both obese and people of normal bodyweight, hyperinsulinemia, whether it’s genetic, simulated, or diet-driven, increases cancer incidence and mortality.

Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s hits families like a freight train, but if you know what to look for you can see it coming.

In middle-aged adults whose parents had dementia, hyperinsulinemia predicts cognitive decline.

Heart Disease

The two go hand in hand, and it’s not just a coincidence.

What You Can Do

Take the issue seriously, whatever you do. An expanding waistline might be unsightly and undesirable, but it usually doesn’t strike fear into hearts and minds. You know what does, and what should?

Developing a cancer you didn’t have to develop and dying earlier than you should have.

Seeing your sanity and identity slip away as your helpless family members watch in vain.

Bathing your neurons and arteries in a toxic hyperglycemic soup until they wither and atrophy.

Take care of your insulin response, folks. It’s fundamental.

Thanks for reading, everyone. Take care, be well, and let me know what you think about all this down below!

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cynthiamwashington · 7 years ago

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The Insulin-Illness Connection

Hyperglycemia

In neurons, hyperglycemia causes shrinkage. No one likes shrinkage, especially not in the brain cells where thinking occurs.

Cancer

While insulin isn’t everything when it comes to cancer, the links are undeniable and myriad—and worrying.

In breast cancer, hyperglycemia increases the tumors’ resistance to chemotherapy. Fixing the hyperglycemia makes chemotherapy more effective.

People with a genetic predisposition toward hyperinsulinemia have a higher chance of developing pancreatic cancer.

Independent of bodyweight, hyperinsulinemia predicts endometrial cancer; so does a high postprandial insulin response.

Across the board, in both obese and people of normal bodyweight, hyperinsulinemia, whether it’s genetic, simulated, or diet-driven, increases cancer incidence and mortality.

Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s hits families like a freight train, but if you know what to look for you can see it coming.

In middle-aged adults whose parents had dementia, hyperinsulinemia predicts cognitive decline.

Heart Disease

The two go hand in hand, and it’s not just a coincidence.

What You Can Do

Take the issue seriously, whatever you do. An expanding waistline might be unsightly and undesirable, but it usually doesn’t strike fear into hearts and minds. You know what does, and what should?

Developing a cancer you didn’t have to develop and dying earlier than you should have.

Seeing your sanity and identity slip away as your helpless family members watch in vain.

Bathing your neurons and arteries in a toxic hyperglycemic soup until they wither and atrophy.

Take care of your insulin response, folks. It’s fundamental.

Thanks for reading, everyone. Take care, be well, and let me know what you think about all this down below!

The post The Insulin-Illness Connection appeared first on Mark's Daily Apple.

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29 - 262 days deep

I left you ages ago, when Dad had come home from the hospital.

I know I said I'd write more - but life just keeps on consuming me. And because it means I’m thriving, still recovering, I'm okay with that.

September started with a wedding of a great friend and celebrations and promises that life would get back to normal. I was so looking forward to life getting back to normal. However, September ended with the death of my treasured Grandfather.

It was a Sunday and I had just pulled into the gravel parking lot at Octagon pond. Maybe I was leaving - those details aren't clear. But I remember being struck so profoundly with the elated emotion of hopeful change. The planet around me had just began changing from summer to fall, and I could feel it so deeply in my core. In that moment I knew life was about to change - that something was coming. I sat with a silly grin on my face for a moment but as quickly as the joy entered, immense despair took over. I couldn't have known it at the moment, and I know I didn't know when it would happen, but I realized that I was going to lose my Grandfather. I could not have known at that moment what was about to transpire, but I felt it.

1230am that evening I got a text from Mom saying I should call her if I was still awake. I did, and a few moments later I was in my car and driving towards St. Luke's Home, where Pop had been cared for for the 6 or so months previous. Pop had spiked a fever and was unresponsive. He was moved into the "Angel Room", the room they place patients who are ready to "pass". I left that night knowing that this was going to be the end of his journey here on earth. Bit of a side story, Pop has suffered from dementia for years. Two Christmases ago I was leaving Mom's and I heard him turn to my grandmother and ask her who I was. I've spent a long time dealing with the loss of my grandfather. I didn't visit him as much as I should have. I didn't before St. Luke's and I certainly didn't while he stayed there. I started my road to recovery just a few weeks before he went to the home, and I've been very selfish ever since. Because I've had to be. Because my mental health is important. Because I spent over 2 decades living with an untreated eating disorder and staying in recovery is the backbone of my ability to thrive. I tell you this because I have missed my grandfather for years and watching dementia take control of him has been the most heart breaking experience I've had to go through, even though I wasn’t there for him as much as I could have been. Pop was such a strong man, he held on for 5 more days. Never regained consciousness. I stayed with him every single night. I held his hand even though I may have been too late, and I told him how much I loved him, I sat with family as we went through it together. Life stood still that week. I watched my grandma lose her life partner. I watched my grandfather take his last breathe. Throughout all of this I walked every day. I watched summer turn into fall and I fully and completely appreciated the cycle of life. The beauty that was in all of it. I discovered I was in the best place possible emotionally to experience such loss, and I was so grateful for that. It was the hardest, most beautiful thing - but I made it. Fully in recovery, I spent a week before we laid his ashes to rest knowing that I would have to move forward. I grieved, boy did I grieve. I allowed myself to sit with those emotions, as heavy and harsh as they were, knowing that they wouldn't last forever. Pop isn't here anymore but there isn't a hole in my heart since he's been gone. My heart is so full with the memories and the love that I did get to experience for so long with Pop and I refuse to feel any other way. I am who I am, right now, because of that man. He’s all around me. In the sunlight and on the soft cold breeze that hits you in open areas of Octagon Pond. Up looking at Cabot Tower from the North Head Trail. I don't believe in heaven. I don't believe we die and then we go to this white fluffy place in the clouds where the people we loved wait for us. I don't think I'll ever get to sit down and talk to him again - but when I go to Smitty's, or when I sit down to make a cup of tea, or eat lemon meringue pie, or when I stop to take a moment out for a walk, He's right there with me.

I delivered a memorial at his funeral. My brother stood behind me and I looked out at a church full of his friends, familiar faces from growing up, and I knew I had to move forward. The days go by and I have moments of profound sadness. But these days and these moments get easier. Pop would be so happy to hear that I’m thriving and that I’m happy.

Two days after the funeral this beautiful soul walked into my life, seemingly out of nowhere. He walked across the open floor at Starbucks knowing I had just laid Pop to rest, and he hugged me so tightly. His name is Aaron and he continues to surprise me every day since. I think he was the change I felt coming, even though I had to get through losing Pop first. Despite the fact that I had just experienced such a loss, life was good for me. But life with Aaron in it has been nothing short of fantastic. I opened myself up to the possibilities of the Universe 262 days ago. I gave up the control I thought I had over my life and I put faith into a force bigger that myself. And because of that I am where I am today. With Pop. With Aaron. With recovery. I continue to choose be my best, true self and because of that life continues to be good. And because I believe that I had to take this time to work on myself, Aaron couldn’t have come into my life before now. He lights up the blandest of situations and brings the biggest smile to my face. He knows what I’ve been through and continues to support communication in efforts to continue to promote good mental health. I’m quite the lucky person, although I’m sure he’ll tell you he’s the lucky one. My heart is doing pretty okay.

I’m hovering on a huge milestone with my weight loss. And because of the fact that I want to make it so known that mindful eating shouldn’t focus on weight loss, it might be a while before I write about it. I’m taking myself to Halifax for the weekend and I’m going to enjoy the changing leaves and a few tacos, maybe a beer or two and the farmers market and I’m going to celebrate just how far I’ve come this year. I’m going to celebrate recovery. I’m going to celebrate life!

Be kind, friends, and keep on, one day at a time.

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4 Ways to Ease Sundowners Syndrome Symptoms

Sundown syndrome — also called sundowners or sundowning — is a set of neuropsychiatric symptoms occurring in up to 66% of older adults with mid-to-late stage Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Behavioral symptoms associated with sundowning syndrome, such as repeated waking during the night and wandering, can be especially distressing if you’re caring for someone with sundowners.

Exact causes of sundowning are unclear, but according to one research review the syndrome includes “a constellation of emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and motor dysfunction” that varies from patient to patient. Sundowning syndrome in the elderly is thought to be associated with impaired cognition and impaired circadian rhythm, which is responsible for our sleep-wake cycle. The appearance of sundowning symptoms frequently signals a progression from early stages of Alzheimer’s disease to more serious deterioration of cognitive function.

Symptoms of Sundowners Syndrome

Unique to sundowning is an incremental appearance or worsening of symptoms in the afternoon and evening, sometimes lasting well into the night. Symptoms may be worse during fall or winter months, and can include:

Fear

Visual and auditory hallucinations and delusional thinking

Pronounced mood swings and aggressive behavior

Disorientation, pacing and wandering

Anxiety and agitation

Diagnosis of sundown syndrome is based solely on a recurring presentation of symptoms. There are currently no laboratory or imaging tests that can determine if someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is experiencing sundowners syndrome. However, it may help to document the behaviors and exact symptoms, recording the time when they occur, noting any patterns that emerge and including information such as:

When symptoms worsen

When symptoms seem to improve

Preceding events or activities that occur before symptoms start

Whether symptoms are worse after large meals or when medication is wearing off

How to Reduce Sundowner Symptoms

There are a number of ways to reduce symptoms in sundown patients and to help them feel more comfortable. It may take a bit of trial and error as individual needs are unique and needs may change frequently. “What we encourage caregivers to do is try a number of different strategies to see what works,” says Krista Frazee, manager of regional services for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Frazee outlines several strategies for easing common sundowning symptoms:

1. Alleviate Fatigue

Some patients may get to late afternoon or early evening after a long day and “lose the ability to self-monitor or control the frustration and anxiety that comes along with the disease,” says Frazee. To alleviate fatigue, it may help to let the patient nap whenever they feel the need to sleep.

“Some [experts] believe our bodies are supposed to sleep during the night and be awake all day,” she continues. “But there are changes in rhythm with dementia, so if a person is tired mid-afternoon and it alleviates sundowning symptoms when they wake up, allow them to have a quiet nap where it’s convenient and comfortable for them.” You’ll know if this is a good strategy if the person wakes up feeling better and is still able to get to sleep at night.

Keep in mind that the opposite can occur for some individuals. If a nap interrupts sleep at night, it may be necessary to reduce or shorten daytime sleeping. Strategies could also include eliminating caffeine after a certain hour, and reducing anything that might be stimulating in the evening.

2. Increase Light

One theory about the cause of sundown syndrome is that the brain no longer processes environmental stimuli the way it once did. Frazee says that it’s, “similar to when you’re driving when the sun’s just setting and your brain is having a hard time adjusting.”

To counteract this, increase the amount of overall light in the room, whether it’s artificial or natural lighting. Opening windows or moving patients to brighter locations is helpful, as long as the sunlight is not too bright or direct.

3. Let it Be

Those caring for a family member with sundown syndrome may try to change the patient’s behavior. “They try to make the person do something that will make them feel better,” Frazee says. “And in fact what that does is it often makes it worse, because the person feels like they’re being told to do something or being controlled.”

Arguing or reasoning with the patient may also increase their agitation. “If the person wants to pace or wander, or wants to do something with their hands that’s repetitive,” Frazee continues, “give them somewhere safe to do that, or something safe to do that with.” The behavior or activity might not make sense to you, but it may be exactly what the person needs at that time to relieve their anxiety and stress.

4. Validate, Reassure, Distract

A good formula to remember when dealing with sundowning symptoms, Frazee states, “is to validate, reassure, and distract.” This means it’s helpful to start by validating the person’s feelings. Say something like, “it sounds like you’re feeling really afraid or anxious right now, and that’s okay.”

Reassure them that everything will be alright, and do what you can to make them feel calm and comfortable. Then, distract them with something that they enjoy and find soothing. “When we talk about environmental triggers for behaviors,” Frazee says, “it’s as much about triggering negative behaviors or symptoms, so remove some of those triggers from the environment.”

Loud noises can be upsetting and some television shows — even talk shows and old westerns — might be frightening to someone with Alzheimer’s disease. Once you’ve eliminated negative triggers, add positive environmental factors. Frazee suggests playing classical music or putting on a television show about animals.

Originally posted on Lifetime Daily.

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