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The internet is your friend. You can type just about anything into any search bar and come up with great answers. The first I hit with "showtime" goes like this:
"When people with dementia are still cognitive enough to realize there is a problem, they often have the ability to put on a convincing façade of normalcy for a short period of time, known as "showtiming".
I actually dislike this definition and have seen it used on AC to claim that the elder isn't REALLY suffering from dementia, but is capable of "pulling the wool over the eyes of others" while only the poor caregiver has to deal with the reality. Few elders with dementia are capable of thinking all THAT out, trust me.
It must be said that many elders in early to early-mid stage dementia are well aware they are impaired and "losing it". They will "confabulate" and that's the expression I prefer to showtiming. They will atttempt to convince strangers, doctors, etc. that they are fine. Are better than what they really feel. They will hide fear and failings. They are embarrassed not to know, not to remember, not to be able to control. This isn't done with some evil intent to "fool anyone". It is done from fear and desperation, and there is nothing "showtime" about it, in the old retired RN's humble opinion.
Piggybacking off fear and denial, dementia can seriously complicate doctor’s appointments, leaving family caregivers utterly flummoxed and frustrated. Seniors in the early and middle stages of dementia sometimes use all their energy and what remains of their faculties to put on a rather convincing performance that they are fully alert and lucid. This phenomenon is commonly referred to as “showtiming.” The energy and concentration such an interaction requires usually leaves a dementia patient physically and mentally exhausted afterwards, sometimes for hours or even days.
The reasons for showtiming can vary, but fear and denial typically play a role. A very specific type of what many perceive to be “denial” is often to blame in dementia patients: anosognosia. This neurological condition is characterized by a lack of awareness of one’s own cognitive or psychological impairments. Changes in the brain render a senior with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia incapable of recognizing their lapses in memory, loss of judgement and mood swings. Dementia patients with anosognosia will vehemently deny any memory problems or instances of poor decision-making despite being presented with concrete evidence of such. They may even deny other symptoms or health issues simply because they do not remember them."
If you want your LO to be less able to showtime, make their appointments later in the day and not in the mornings when they have more cognitive "reserves".
Showtime is when a person with dementia "pretends" or puts on a show for a short time that there is nothing wrong with them and they act more like their "normal" self. It usually doesn't last too long as it's too hard on their brain for them to put on the show for too long, but it often is enough to make those around them question if in fact they really do have any kind of dementia. Especially those that aren't around the person with dementia for any length of time.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
You can type just about anything into any search bar and come up with great answers. The first I hit with "showtime" goes like this:
"When people with dementia are still cognitive enough to realize there is a problem, they often have the ability to put on a convincing façade of normalcy for a short period of time, known as "showtiming".
I actually dislike this definition and have seen it used on AC to claim that the elder isn't REALLY suffering from dementia, but is capable of "pulling the wool over the eyes of others" while only the poor caregiver has to deal with the reality.
Few elders with dementia are capable of thinking all THAT out, trust me.
It must be said that many elders in early to early-mid stage dementia are well aware they are impaired and "losing it". They will "confabulate" and that's the expression I prefer to showtiming. They will atttempt to convince strangers, doctors, etc. that they are fine. Are better than what they really feel. They will hide fear and failings. They are embarrassed not to know, not to remember, not to be able to control. This isn't done with some evil intent to "fool anyone". It is done from fear and desperation, and there is nothing "showtime" about it, in the old retired RN's humble opinion.
Piggybacking off fear and denial, dementia can seriously complicate doctor’s appointments, leaving family caregivers utterly flummoxed and frustrated. Seniors in the early and middle stages of dementia sometimes use all their energy and what remains of their faculties to put on a rather convincing performance that they are fully alert and lucid. This phenomenon is commonly referred to as “showtiming.” The energy and concentration such an interaction requires usually leaves a dementia patient physically and mentally exhausted afterwards, sometimes for hours or even days.
The reasons for showtiming can vary, but fear and denial typically play a role. A very specific type of what many perceive to be “denial” is often to blame in dementia patients: anosognosia. This neurological condition is characterized by a lack of awareness of one’s own cognitive or psychological impairments. Changes in the brain render a senior with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia incapable of recognizing their lapses in memory, loss of judgement and mood swings. Dementia patients with anosognosia will vehemently deny any memory problems or instances of poor decision-making despite being presented with concrete evidence of such. They may even deny other symptoms or health issues simply because they do not remember them."
Source: https://www.agingcare.com/articles/doctor-visits-with-elderly-parent-149071.htm
If you want your LO to be less able to showtime, make their appointments later in the day and not in the mornings when they have more cognitive "reserves".
It usually doesn't last too long as it's too hard on their brain for them to put on the show for too long, but it often is enough to make those around them question if in fact they really do have any kind of dementia. Especially those that aren't around the person with dementia for any length of time.