Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on living with multi infarct dementia.

Ignore: Deterioration can be sudden and stepwise. Contact doctor asap if change occurs.

Ignore: May need a caregiver to help assist in bathing and exercise, so the spouse doesn't burn out.

Ignore: Live one day at a time, observe for sudden changes. Don't get too down.

Ignore: Patience and kindness remember how they were remember they may still have moments that surprise you.

Ignore: Organize your plans and maintain a dairy. If unable to then keep patient well informed about plans.

Ignore: Keep your blood pressure down Eat a healthy diet and exercise moderately and consistently.