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Early Dementia & Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) | Last Active: Aug 11 1:15am | Replies (462)Comment receiving replies
Hi Susan, thanks for your note. I do have vascular dementia as confirmed by CT scans last autumn. I was diagnosed with MCI about 3 years ago based on written and oral tests. But now I show my red blood vessels are shrinking and my memory is a bit worse. I also have some minor gait issues. I’ve been prescribed 2 drugs, memantine and Rivastigmine (a patch I change daily). And I have put myself on the Mind Diet (easy to find on the internet). A big change in my eating habits but I hope, worthwhile.
I’m 77 years old, married with 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren. I live in Columbia. I garden. I read, but don’t remember much day to day - a huge pain! We love to travel and so far, that’s OK.
I’m you want to chat privately, text me at 14107074398.
It’s not a death sentence, yet☺️
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@fletchette: Hi Pattee! Thank you for your frankly honest post of your feelings since your MCI diagnosis.
This caregiving role, after increasing changes in my loving husband, is very difficult for me to accept. This group’s sharing of their experiences dealing with daily cognitive/behavioral changes is the only thing I have to prepare me for this unwanted new role.
Your ability to see and feel your decline gives me insight on how my reaction to his actions make a difference. I now see that his negative attitudes, hateful words and persistence to do everything “his” way is founded in his frustration and not understanding why he is not the same man.
I want to respond with empathy to this crisis in our marriage. I’m very sorry when my “patience” wears thin (even after a difficult communicative day). Your post gave me encouragement to make tomorrow better for both of us.
Hugs to you! Bette. dbamos1945