My other half has no sense of smell. I can't be sure when he lost it but having researched this on the internet there may be a link with the onset of alzheimers.
Hubby is not distressed at all by this but it saddens me that he can no longer smell the first blooms of spring, the air after it has rained and of course my delicious cooking!
It has had it 'side effect' benefits however...
I can now wear perfume - never previously appreciated (sensitive nose)
I can now use scented candles - creates a nice calming atmosphere and looks nice
I can now burn the dinner and it doesn't get noticed
I can now use air fresheners - lots of benefits
Has anyone else experienced the loss of smell with dementia?
with love, Snow Leopard
Hubby is not distressed at all by this but it saddens me that he can no longer smell the first blooms of spring, the air after it has rained and of course my delicious cooking!
It has had it 'side effect' benefits however...
I can now wear perfume - never previously appreciated (sensitive nose)
I can now use scented candles - creates a nice calming atmosphere and looks nice
I can now burn the dinner and it doesn't get noticed
I can now use air fresheners - lots of benefits
Has anyone else experienced the loss of smell with dementia?
with love, Snow Leopard