Hi Rosy,
This is not a death sentence - in a way it’s a life sentence. Hopefully you can still enjoy life but realize time is of the essence. My husband has Mild Cognitive Impairment - a way of staying away from the dementia diagnosis but other doctors might just say mild dementia.
It’s been an adjustment for sure.
But not hopeless.
Do you have family and friends for support? I hope so.
Now is the time to nurture relationships, travel if you can, and do what you can while memory lasts.
I can understand the constant worry. You went through breast cancer and chemotherapy and lived through a challenge. Although this is different, it’s still a disease that can at this point be treated and slowed down. I don’t know what your life entails.
The brain cells can energize with a good diet, social interaction, exercise and brain games.
We have two neuropsychologists we work with on lifestyle and coping.
It’s a lot. It’s a challenge.
Wish I could give you a real hug, but for now just know you have some support here.