Living with Dementia–The Magic of a Ginger Cat with White Boots

I am amazed at how quickly a stray, ginger cat with white boots–purring on my lap– can lift my mood. It hasn’t been an easy 2 weeks since my husband, Dave, received a medical driver’s form to be filled in within 45 days–or he loses his license. There is a .001% chance he will be allowed to continue driving. 3 years ago Dave was diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia and the specialist warned us this day would come. Dave has a remarkable attitude toward his dementia. He hasn’t... 

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Another Glimpse into our Life with Dementia

I was watching Jerry & Esther Hicks’ DVD, Let Loose, and something they said hit home…”when you engage in what is fun within you, life is funner”.  It is amazing how children do this naturally. For the past 2 days I haven’t been feeling well—the common cold. When I am not well, I tend to look at life from the bottom half of the glass. Despite my husband having frontotemporal dementia, I appreciate  lessons about patience, flexibility and surrendering to what life is giving me, but... 

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