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The visual perception thing goes with MCI (I discovered). It's called posterior cortical atrophy. I first noticed my husband getting confused and dropping things about seven years ago. Now, he can often look right at the item he's looking for and not see it. Can't see small things like toast crumbs or coffee grounds, which drove me crazy until I figured out (Dr. Google) it went with the disease. His eyes are fine, his brain, not so much. He has difficulty with technical things and can't learn anything new anymore. Used to be an avid reader, but he can't keep track of the characters now and has to keep starting over. I'm a writer; he can't read my books because he can't stick with the plot. (Disheartening, but it is what it is.) Our doctor suspected a brain tumor, but he won't go into an MRI machine, so following that up is out. He has a heart condition, so there is only one of the Alzheimers drugs he can take. It made him itch all over. So much for that. Having fun yet? I'm not.
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As I continue to read your posts, I say âwow! Thatâs usâ. Shame on me for not realizing locating or noticing things was a part of this disease. For years, I joked I had âjob securityâ because my husband couldnât find thingsâŠbut lately it is things that are RIGHT THERE! It isnât funny anymore. Bless you.
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Hi Suzy.... first of all....HUGS to you!!!! My husband is 63 and has been on this "journey" for 3 years and it's been happening alot faster than I thought it would đ He has both alzheimers AND dementia. And I just learned through a caregiver support group led my nurses and other professionals educated (for lack of a better word) in this field, that he will eventually lose his peripheral vision so he WON'T be able to see as much. His memory loss and cognitive impairment is pretty prominent, He too can look right at something and not see it or know what it's for. He also has primary progressive aphasia so communication is very hard because most of the time i'm not sure what he's saying, and this is where my patience really has to kick in and just listen to him and just nod or agree because I know in his mind what he is trying to say to me is very real. Conversations are pretty much non-existent because of the aphasia so I'm grateful when we get together with friends and have real adult conversations. I learned quite a while ago that he won't be able to learn anything new so I am introducing "kid" toys or books, etc and see how he responds or if it'll hold his interest...and it's hit and miss but I'll take what I can. đ
Another big hug to you!! Just remember that you're strong and will get through this one day at a time!!!
Hugs and Happy Holidays!