Journaling is a powerful, evidence-supported tool for understanding and managing dementia. These prompts help you explore your experience with dementia more deeply.
Awareness Prompts for Dementia
Start by building awareness of how dementia shows up for you:
- When did I first notice dementia in my life? What was happening?
- What situations or thoughts tend to trigger my dementia?
- How does dementia feel in my body? Where do I notice it physically?
- What does my dementia tell me about myself or the world?
Processing Prompts for Dementia
Use these prompts to process emotions and experiences related to dementia:
- What am I most afraid of about my dementia?
- What would I tell a friend who was experiencing dementia?
- What has dementia taken from me? What has it taught me?
- What does 'recovery' from dementia look like to me?
Progress Prompts for Dementia
Track your growth with these reflection questions:
- What strategies have helped my dementia the most?
- How have I grown stronger in managing dementia?
- What would my life look like with dementia less present?