Need Driving Tests Specifically for People with Dementia

This morning I read an article/blog (http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/dementia-sufferers-need-new-driving-test-20100420-srtr.html) from Brisbane Australia about the need for driving tests specifically for people with dementia. I agree. My husband, Dave, is 60 years old and had his driver’s license taken away last December. Three years ago when Dave was diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), the specialist told me that it was up to me to decide when he wasn’t safe enough to drive... 

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Another Insight into the Challenges of Dave’s Dementia

As I was driving home today, I was feeling sad because this is the last ride of the season in my Smart car. I would love to drive it year round, but we have a steep driveway with 2 switchbacks, and my little car is too light to make it to the top (even with his snow boots on). Usually I am not attached to material possessions but for some reason, I feel happy whenever I am inside of Raphael (my car). I especially love to watch my husband, (6’4” 230 lbs.) drive away in it. It looks like he is... 

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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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Stepping out of my Comfort Zone–Overcoming Adversity

I often wonder why I have trouble erasing certain events in my life–events which didn’t feel very good at the time and continue to haunt me today. For example, in grade 7, we were asked to stand up in class and the  music teacher went up and down the rows while we sang a song. She tapped the chosen few on their shoulders to be in the choir. You can probably guess that I wasn’t chosen. Even today I am self-conscious about my singing and the only place you will hear me singing... 

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Great new book: Overcomers Inc.; true stories of hope,courage & inspiration

  Later this month a geat new book  titled ‘Overcomers Inc.: True stories of hope, courage and inspiration’ is being released. Here is a summary of the book: Overcomers, Inc: True stories of hope, courage, and inspiration will give readers the knowledge and emotional resilience to face the most difficult times of life by sharing inspiring stories of triumph. You will find this a book of diversity. There are many authors, from many walks of life. However, they all share a common bond.... 

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