@randywhite, I hope you don't mind, but I expanded the title of your discussion. I did this because I think it will bring in additional members to share their thoughts and experiences. Your situation about whether to tell people about your wife's diagnosis of MCI in social situations is something many grapple with. I think @tsc @fwentz @tunared @desbabydoll @centre @wmehan @diane36 @ann59 may appreciate being part of this discussion.

In the meantime, you might find tidbits in these related blog posts by the directors of the HABIT program at Mayo Clinic, who work with patients and partners living with MCI.

- Maintaining Friendships https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci/newsfeed-post/maintaining-friendships/
- Who Else Besides Family Should I Tell About My MCI? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci/newsfeed-post/who-else-besides-family-should-i-tell-about-my-mci/
- Coping with Memory Loss in Social Situations https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci/newsfeed-post/coping-with-memory-loss-in-social-situations/

Randy, have you discussed what your wife's preference might be during a period when she would be open to discussing?