Another person who appears and disappeas came. I said I would only write in Japanese, but I've heard that writing in English is good for stimulating the brain, so I'll write in both Japanese and English. I use Google Translator to write, but correcting my articles is essential. This process of correcting seems to be particularly good for the brain. I also think there may be some encounters that can only see here.
Actually, my cousin informed me on LINE this month (August) that my maternal aunt, who lives in a nursing home in Hachimantai, is showing signs of dementia, which frightened me. My aunt is at least 88 years old, so it could be considered a natural phenomenon, but having dementia in my family makes me wonder if it could affect me too. There may be some things that can be changed, such as lifestyle habits, exercise etc...though. Before entering the nursing home, my aunt sang in a choir, and when she first moved in, she would go to concerts in Morioka and live a music-filled life, but after her legs started to get weaker, she became more reclusive.
In my last article, I wrote that my left knee had become red even though I hadn't used any compresses or ointments, and afterwards I went to the dermatologist, who said, "Probably it's just a remnant of the previous medication?" The rash on my left knee has now completely healed and the skin is a normal color. This morning, when I went out,
I had discomfort in my left knee and worried about it. The knee feels different from day to day, so I'll keep an eye on them for a while.
I'm 58 years old now. I already have a few chronic illnesses, but I've resigned myself to the fact that they can't be helped. Everyone please take care of yourself and stay safe.
また現れては消える人がやってきました。日本語でしか書かないと言いましたが、英語でも書くと脳に刺激になっていいらしいので、日英併記で書きますね。Google翻訳機の力を借りて書きますが、添削は欠かせませんね。この添削という作業がとくに脳にいいようです。あと、ここでしかできない出会いもあるのかなと思っています。
実は八幡平の老人施設に入っている私の母方の伯母が少し認知症が始まってきていると今月（8月）、LINEで従姉妹が知らせてくれてこわくなりました。伯母は少なくとも88歳以上なので自然現象とも言えますが、親族に認知症がいるということは自分も？と思ってしまいます。生活習慣、運動などで変えられる部分もあるかもしれませんが。伯母は施設に入る前は合唱団に入って歌っていましたし、施設に入った当初は盛岡でのコンサートに通って音楽三昧の生活でしたが、足が悪くなってからはひきこもりがちの生活になっていました。
前回の記事で湿布も塗り薬もしていないのに膝が赤くなったと書きましたが、あのあと皮膚科に行って「前の薬の名残りじゃない？」と先生に言われました。今はすっかり膝のかぶれは治って普通の皮膚の色です。今朝、外出した時に膝が少し響く感じがあって不安になりました。膝の調子は日によっても違うので、もうしばらく様子をみますが。
私は今58歳です。既にいくつか持病がありますが、仕方ないと諦めて生きています。みなさんもお体に気をつけてお大事に。
