Declines and Plateaus

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   "The only value any truth has is in the degree of its realization." Joel Goldsmith

   As I have observed the progression of this disease of dementia, I have been struck by its periods of plateaus and sudden declines.  We have been in what seems like a plateau for many weeks -- where he seemed about the same day to day.  We have now had a sudden decline.  I'm not sure if that is because influenza A is sweeping the care facility or if this is a new norm.  Whichever it is, it is very sobering for me. He is weak, in bed, dullness in his eyes.  So sad.  It seems like the light of the essence of who a person is - is dimming with the progression of this disease.