I'm on a Facebook group for Dem / Alz carers.
I've recently read 'SHOWTIME' as a description of what I've only previously heard call host / hostess mode.
I think SHOWTIME is actually more descriptive and maybe easier for 'outsiders' to understand.
The best description I've found is
"The ability (probably sub-conscious) to be able to suppress the symptoms of dementia for short periods of time when social occasions demand it. Usually this is in the presence of authority figures, medical staff and relatives who they do not see often. It takes a great deal of mental effort, can only be maintained for short periods of time (which gets less as the dementia progresses) and leaves them exhausted afterwards."
I wish I could send this description to the new bright young GP we've been allocated to who seems to think that all is sunny and well and I really, really don't need to accompany my OH into the surgery, and insists on hitting him with rapid fire questions.
I've recently read 'SHOWTIME' as a description of what I've only previously heard call host / hostess mode.
I think SHOWTIME is actually more descriptive and maybe easier for 'outsiders' to understand.
The best description I've found is
"The ability (probably sub-conscious) to be able to suppress the symptoms of dementia for short periods of time when social occasions demand it. Usually this is in the presence of authority figures, medical staff and relatives who they do not see often. It takes a great deal of mental effort, can only be maintained for short periods of time (which gets less as the dementia progresses) and leaves them exhausted afterwards."
I wish I could send this description to the new bright young GP we've been allocated to who seems to think that all is sunny and well and I really, really don't need to accompany my OH into the surgery, and insists on hitting him with rapid fire questions.