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I AM NOT A LOVED ONE, and I'm not alone
Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: May 28 7:07am | Replies (47)Comment receiving replies
I feel your frustration. I was recently diagnosed with "Mild" Mental Impairment, and since then, all holy hell has descended on me! A former friend, mentor, counselor, lawyer, and religious educator) got mad at me because I independently bought a used car to increase my ability to contact people outside my apartment building. In anger, without any tangible evidence, his name is TC, and he is confused and unfit to be a friend. He reported me as "unfit to drive" to the Secretary of State's Department of Motor Vehicles. I am unable to obtain a copy of the report because, in Michigan, they protect the reporter's identity. I attended the Administrative Hearing and received a court order that suspended my license. I am a mere 83 (soon to be 84), and I am as Sharpe as I was when teaching at University. I still engage in Research. I continue to consult with educators in different geographical locations. I sold my car about a year ago (so I could get out of debt caused by two hurricanes), and now I am debt-free and have bought a car. TC told me I could not have a car, and then I found I have MCI driving restrictions, no "easy transportation," and no family (I like you) have outlived all my immediate family members. I have checked with a lawyer, but lawyers tend to be cautious about going against other lawyers (I think). I want to express my gratitude for sharing. This is my first stop on the information highway since grieving the suspension of my driving privilege. I was informed by the DMV administrator that I had no expectation of civil rights, and I am now exploring my options. (a) I hire a lawyer for $4500; (b) I can Seek help from the Mayo Clinic; (c) I can try to defend myself in Court; (d) Do research on my diagnosis and Get more information about the progression of the disease. (e) Move out of State??
I am so confused I need some suggestions. All are appreciated. By the way, I am a four-time cancer survivor. I am sitting here laughing. Because I can not remember what my user-name is. Just know I appreciate You and believe God will provide!
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A local Rehab Hospital May provide driving assessment for seniors. I know around Philadelphia it's available, and perhaps Mayo provides it as well. This with neuropsychological testing and a statement from your neurologist should back you up. If your personal appeal doesn't work then yes I would go to an elder care attorney. It's ridiculous. I have learned that the indicators for not driving: getting lost driving, accidents, near misses. I'm waiting until any of these show up to stop. Until then, it's my independence at stake, and I agree, if you aren't there you absolutely should not be forced.
@gkw1941 Frustrating. I know. I was diagnosed with MCI 3 years ago. My new neurologist (I fired the old one) thinks I have a different type of dementia called Frontotemporal Dementia. “Thinks” is the “word” I have to remember.
Turns out almost all neurologist cannot make a definitive diagnosis for all the different forms of dementia that exist.
My new attitude about this is, who cares. A diagnosis is meaningless. Not one form of dementia is curable, and they are all fatal. So does it really matter?
Laughter is the best medicine of course. I do not remember passwords so I have a small book to write them down. Sometimes, I can’t find the book!
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Have you gone to the DMV and requested a driving test? That should be the ultimate determination of whether you are fit to drive.