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DiscussionWife's MCI diagnosis accelerating: Feeling alone
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My husband is not in denial of his issues, he just doesn't see it. He is not even aware he has challenges. I found out on this blog the term is, 'anosognosia' or lack of self-awareness.
So... your wife may not be in denial, she just may not be aware she has issues.
That is very similar to my wife's condition. Is beginning to recognize it, but not fully. We've been calling it MCI but (thru a blood test) is now noted as Alzheimer's present.
The directors of HABIT, a Mayo Clinic program for people living with MCI and their partners, write this blog on Connect:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci/
Amongst other common topics, they have written about denial. It's not uncommon:
- Is it Denial or Something Else? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci/newsfeed-post/is-it-denial-or-something-else/
I bet it was worrisome for you too when she got lost. Eventhough you had the app, you probably knew she would be scared and confused.