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How to convey MCI to family and friends, and to your spouse.
Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Oct 31, 2024 | Replies (8)Comment receiving replies
Hi all, you may also be interested in these blog posts:
- Should I Tell My Family About My MCI? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci/newsfeed-post/should-i-tell-my-family-about-my-mci/
- Who Else Besides Family Should I Tell About My MCI?https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci/newsfeed-post/who-else-besides-family-should-i-tell-about-my-mci/
- “I Already Told You That”- When Memory Affects Communication https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci/newsfeed-post/i-already-told-you-that-when-memory-affects-communication/
@geppetto, how are you doing with telling others about MCI? What has helped? Have you been surprised by the response?
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Family and close friends all know. I'm pretty blunt with it, IE, she has been diagnosed with MCI, no longer drives and may be very slow in responding to questions. We don't socialize much as she tends to be quite quiet in that environment. She also needs to be watched as has a tendency to wander off and is easily confused. Not surprised by responses although the article about "the Calvary is not coming" is very true. I try to be humorous with her as her responses are very positive.