I can easily understand how dark days and darker nights could affect the mood of a person with mid-stage or late dementia. Caregivers find that “sundowning” creates additional challenges for a disease that demands extraordinary effort.
I took
my dog outside in a whirlwind of rain. Halloween seemed to come a few days
early with howling wind and sheets of rain forming ghost-like mist dancing
under the dusk-to-dawn light.
The
night was darker than usual since my solar lights had a few days without any
solar to fuel them.
Between
the rain and wind, my raincoat seemed inadequate. “If this is what October is
like, I can’t imagine how cold winter is going to be,” I said to my husband.
There you have it. Instead of enjoying fall colors as I usually do this time of
year, I was dreading the days to come.
My
battle plan was to open all the drapes, turn on lights, and listen to and/or
read a book on my Kindle. I intended to watch TV for a while, but instead I
listened to music and comedy on my phone.
Yesterday
morning I stepped outside to a glorious sunrise. Well, it wasn’t a photo worthy
event, but it certainly cheered me to see that golden orb shining through the
trees. It stands as a reminder that no matter how dark our days on earth can be,
the sun continues to shine.
My
immediate future holds some trying times, but I really want to focus on the
positive. I want to think about music, sunshine, lollipops, and rainbows.
When
life seems to be hopeless and gloomy, we need to look beyond the clouds and
feel the hope and warmth of the steadiness of the sun.
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© October 2021 by L.S. Fisher
http://earlyonset.blogspot.com
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