Working through moments of sadness

This morning Dave had just left with the dogs for a walk and I was getting ready for a run. I was sitting in the den when I noticed how tired I was feeling. It was emotional fatigue from a week of household challenges—the furnace breaking down, the central vacuum not working and a whole electrical circuit out. Since my husband, Dave, was diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia 3 years ago, I have gradually taken over his chores; chores that came easily to his ‘male’ brain. I had no idea how... 

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Walking in my shoes–living with a spouse with frontotemporal dementia

Every time  my sister or children come to visit, I learn a little bit more about how I am managing my new life—a life with my husband, Dave who has Frontotemporal dementia. I am more aware of how I speak to him–including my tone and patience. I am also more aware of how I ‘respond’ or ‘react’ to comments from people who step into our lives for a few hours or a few days; people who have good intentions, but aren’t walking in my shoes. A good example was the other night… Dave was... 

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Eating Your Way to a Healthier Brain

Do you know that you can significantly reduce your risk of developing dementia by eating well? Dr. Daniel Amen, a clinical neuroscientist, and author of books such as ‘Change Your Brain, Change Your Life’ and ‘Making a Good Brain Great’ was speaking at a local event hosted by the Mental Health Society.  I took several pages of notes and although you will find this information in his books (he is releasing a new one in March on Change Your Brain, Change Your Body) I wanted to highlight some... 

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