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<p>This was so beautifully done and respectful for those that have
challenges. Thank-you<br>
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<p>Carlie<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 3/12/23 4:05 PM, Spirit House via
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style="font-size: 12pt;" class="">Janice is a friend of 40
years who has Frontal lobe dementia. Her care-giver gave
this to her husband. </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"
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<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">“If I get dementia, I’d
like my family to hang this wish list up on the wall where
I live. I want them to remember these things.<o:p class=""></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">If I get dementia, I want
my friends and family to embrace my reality. If I think my
spouse is still alive, or if I think we’re visiting my
parents for dinner, let me believe those things. I’ll be
much happier for it.<o:p class=""></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div>
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class="">
<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">If I get dementia, don’t
argue with me about what is true for me versus what is
true for you.<o:p class=""></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div>
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class="">
<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">If I get dementia, and I am
not sure who you are, do not take it personally. My
timeline is confusing to me.<o:p class=""></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div>
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class="">
<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">If I get dementia, and can
no longer use utensils, do not start feeding me. Instead,
switch me to a finger-food diet, and see if I can still
feed myself.<o:p class=""></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
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<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">If I get dementia, and I am
sad or anxious, hold my hand and listen. Do not tell me
that my feelings are unfounded.<o:p class=""></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
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class="">
<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">If I get dementia, I don’t
want to be treated like a child. Talk to me like the adult
that I am.<o:p class=""></o:p></div>
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class="">
<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">If I get dementia, I still
want to enjoy the things that I’ve always enjoyed. Help me
find a way to exercise, read, and visit with friends.<o:p
class=""></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div>
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class="">
<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">If I get dementia, ask me
to tell you a story from my past.<o:p class=""></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div>
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class="">
<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">If I get dementia, and I
become agitated, take the time to figure out what is
bothering me.<o:p class=""></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div>
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class="">
<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">If I get dementia, treat me
the way that you would want to be treated.<o:p class=""></o:p></div>
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class="">
<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div>
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class="">
<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">If I get dementia, make
sure that there are plenty of snacks for me in the house.
Even now if I don’t eat I get angry, and if I have
dementia, I may have trouble explaining what I need.<o:p
class=""></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div>
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class="">
<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">If I get dementia, don’t
talk about me as if I’m not in the room.<o:p class=""></o:p></div>
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class="">
<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div>
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class="">
<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">If I get dementia, don’t
feel guilty if you cannot care for me 24 hours a day, 7
days a week. It’s not your fault, and you’ve done your
best. Find someone who can help you, or choose a great new
place for me to live.<o:p class=""></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
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class="">
<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">If I get dementia, and I
live in a dementia care community, please visit me often.<o:p
class=""></o:p></div>
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class="">
<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div>
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class="">
<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">If I get dementia, don’t
act frustrated if I mix up names, events, or places. Take
a deep breath. It’s not my fault.<o:p class=""></o:p></div>
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class="">
<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">If I get dementia, make
sure I always have my favorite music playing.<o:p class=""></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
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class="">
<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">If I get dementia, know
that I still like receiving hugs or handshakes.<o:p
class=""></o:p></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
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<div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family:
Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">If I get dementia, remember
that I am still the person you know and love.”<o:p
class=""></o:p></div>
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