Managing Our Thoughts

"The habits of a vigorous mind are born in contending with difficulties." Abigail Adams

What wise words from Abigail Adams, which we can apply today in our caregiving.  Our minds become more vigorous, not less, when we contend with difficulties, and dementia is a difficulty with which to contend.  We can learn to manage our thoughts so that our minds are fertile and vigorous.  That means eliminating negative and destructive thinking, managing our thoughts so that we are thinking positive ones of ourselves and others, and remaining serene so that we can creatively problem solve.  A habit to develop is that of being positive, seeing the good in all things, and seeing the possibilities - even within dementia.