Stages of Decline Series

During 2023 I plan to take up video casting as a project to keep me sane, starting with a series on different stages of dementia.  Each stage will be broken into three sections corresponding to Trials, Triumphs and Tribulations.  Until I am up and running with doing videos I first will run through a “Cliff Notes” version of the series with regular blog posts.  Here is a brief outline of the upcoming series:

STAGES OF DECLINE OUTLINE

Behavioral Decline

  1. Trials – The problems of stress
  2. Triumphs – Our passion reduces stress and reverses cognitive decline
  3. Tribulations – Cognitive decline resumed

Cognitive Decline

  1. Trials – The problems of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis
  2. Triumphs – Creating and pursuing our bucket list
  3. Tribulations – The distance Cindy can walk steadily declines

Physical Decline

  1. Trials – The problems of immobility
  2. Triumphs – Creative means of getting Cindy outside
  3. Tribulations – The decline into helplessness

Emotional Decline

  1. Trials – The problems of hospice care
  2. Triumphs – Preservation of the will to live in hospice care
  3. Tribulations – The famous smile fades away

By the time I am done with the blog outline I should be ready to go through the series again with video presentations.  This material will help with both a documentary and a book planned for the future.  After the Stages of Decline series I will move on to other video projects, such as one for planning future journeys.

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4 Responses to Stages of Decline Series

  1. Alison says:

    Good idea, Kirk.

    I see you’re rediscovering yourself yet again.

  2. Peggy says:

    You both are amazing. I am still cheering you on for success. These last five years have been a challenge for me also. I was not diagnosed so I don’t live with fear or worry, but mental health and physical health symptoms continue to be very obvious. I do think something much greater is happening. The theory that all humans and animals and plants are on a new trajectory of healing, is very appealing. The Earth is included in this prognosis. It keeps one feeling positive.
    Keep loving your girl, Kirk.
    I will always believe that Love is the healer.
    Hospitals and doctors try, but Love is most important.

  3. Bill Perry says:

    This sounds like a supremely worthwhile project to enhance your mental wellbeing and that of others.

  4. Aretha says:

    Awesome can’t wait to watch team

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