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Support from Others Facing MCI May 20 5:57pm | By Dr. Melanie Chandler, HABIT FL Director (@drmelaniechandler)
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@susanejw
I am single, 75 yrs old and live alone in an RV community. I am having a brain scan done in 2 days in hopes of a determination of what's going on in my brain. Dementia is very prominent on my mother's side of the family and I became very concerned several months ago when I became disoriented while driving home. It scared me so much when I realized that I also didn't remember where I had just been. Long story short is that my memory issues have worsened and it's scary for me. My only relative is my 50 yrs old son and I do not want to burden him, yet if I am diagnosed with MCI I have no clue what to do. Any suggestions?

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susanejw | @susanejw | May 20 4:57pm

@meh3 I really don’t know, but maybe see if your son can help you think through your options, and/or your doctor. You might also talk to Social Services.
I haven’t had a moment like you’re describing yet, but I have to keep reminding myself to pay attention when I’m driving. I tend to start thinking of other things & then realize I’m going too slow. Scary stuff.
Good luck, & let us know how you’re doing.

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