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DiscussionNew to living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Sep 26, 2023 | Replies (101)Comment receiving replies
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Yes! I just complained that everything I do takes more time and includes frustration and anxiety over the tasks. I can’t get a lot done! I probably don’t have a lot of productive hours in a given day so I leave too many things not quite done, put on a list which I may or may not remember to return to. I simply cannot multitask anymore. I also don’t easily meet schedules or commitments. I miss appointments, arrive late. Others with MCI and the same difficulties are fortunate to have a husband or wife or bonded friend or personal assistant to actually say what to do when and to get them out and to commitments on time. Living alone with MCI is a almost more of a challenge than I can handle.
Welcome, @jimruanetn. You'll notice that I removed your email from your message above. Connect is a public site and we recommend not posting personal contact information. We don't want you to get unwanted spam.
Here's a blog post that you might find interesting.
- Patient Spotlight: How I Use My Calendar to Cope with Memory Issues https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci/newsfeed-post/patient-spotlight-how-i-use-my-calendar-to-cope-with-memory-issues/
Jim, you seem to be able to use technology effectively. Do you have a tech background or use technology in your work? You mentioned that you find schedules, commitments and deadlines challenging. What is the biggest challenge: Remembering things, staying organized or the judging the time it takes to complete tasks?