COMMUNICATION CONT

I have decided to be less specific than had been stated in yesterday's blog. It was going to be too complex and I do not feel up to attempting it for the time being. I will instead, give below, tasters of some of the categories of communicatees to which I referred:-

Majority of communication with the family, is done through email, as none of them live nearby, so that, fortunately, suits my preferred method.

Finding it difficult to continue with this communication section! On reflection, I suppose that this should not be too surprising, as it is one of the main areas of my life affected by the onset of dementia. I find conversation with persons who are not concise and get to the point quickly, quite irksome. I think this may be because of the difficulty I find trying remain focused on what they are saying. This sometimes results in a brusque request /  comment, to them to say what they mean. With people / friends who know me this now rarely causes offence, as they understand that I am trying to focus on what they are saying. Close friends have kindly adjusted their communication style accordingly, to compensate for my deficit in this area.

Being conscious that others have to adjust their method of communication for my benefit, while they are very kind for doing so, it is, never the less, annoying and frustrating, as it is a constant reminder of faculty diminution.

To date, I have found that shop assistants and the like have always been most understanding and helpful when, on occasions, I have had to deliberate on issues and been slower than others, to be able to communicate my requirements, or ask for clarification about what they have said.   

It is probable that the increasing preference for periods of solitude rather than socialising, is the result of the issues surrounding communication.

Reaction to people, situations and change, are diverse, to say the least!!