Lisa Evans

ALZ number 7

This morning we dealt with Number 7 in the list

Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps

A person living with Alzheimer's or other dementia may put things in unusual places. They may lose things and be unable to go back over their steps to find them again. He or she may accuse others of stealing, especially as the disease progresses.

What's a typical age-related change?
Misplacing things from time to time and retracing steps to find them.

February 27, 2026

I called to let dad know that I was heading over, checking In and reminding him to wear his jacket.

He walked out after a few minutes with an odd look on his face, and no jacket. I sent him back in to retrieve his jacket. After a few more minutes I saw him walking around the kitchen instead of coming back out. 

Apparently he couldn’t find his dentures. This is common and happens more frequently now, however this morning he couldn’t verbalize what he needed. I remembered the shirt he was wearing yesterday, and that is where  we found his dentures. 

Off to breakfast we went! Our daily routine is going to Bob Evans for breakfast, because he has been going there for a good twenty years. 

Normal and familiar routines are very important. To ALZ & dementia patients. 

Past has slipped away

Many friends know that I’ve relocated to help support my family.

past year n half has been life altering not only for myself but for the changes in my father’s mental state. Regression every month, creates everyday challenges. We’ve had to navigate many of the “know the 10 signs in AlZ” that they list. Each one had its struggles for both of us. Going to Dr appointments is testing patience’s on both of us, battling the emotional rage and stumbling blocks of daily routines. My father was an intellectual strong man. He was one of the important figures responsible for the infrastructure of Boston. The project manager who was the go between government agencies and a laborer crew to get it done. His hobby was steam. Building three steam engines that powered two steam boats and one steam car. Forging most of the parts from creating design plans to actual product. We’ve had many wonderful trips in all three of his creations. 

Unfortunately, Nowadays these memories are lost. With the right conversation and on a good day he can remember some however the stories are changing the memories slip away. He is aware that he can’t recall and will say he can’t remember and sometimes will say he feels lost.

My heart sinks with sadness , the daily events, that I try to create now are only for a moment in time with him,  and are the family memories. 

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