Mild cognitive impairment

@concepta123
I am so sorry to hear of his diagnosis and can imagine how scary that is for both of you. How old is your husband and how old are you?

Do you have extended family/friends/church members who can help you and your husband, especially as things progress?

The best you can do is learn as much as you can about this and what you can do to slow the decline. Also make sure to look into being a caregiver for a loved one with this type of cognitive decline so you know what to do to care for your husband and yourself as a caregiver so you don’t get too stressed/burnt out.

Thank you for your advice
I really appreciate it

Hello:
My husband's dementia diagnosis was preceeded by an MCI diagnosis, so I found the MCI diagnosis to be a placeholder term used until more symptoms developed and they could pinpoint the issue.
Hopefully you have a support group in your area, and friends and family for support and respite when the time comes.
Mayo has a weekly virtual caregivers meeting when you are ready.
All the best, and remember to make time for yourself.

Good morning, concepta123! I agree that MCI (mild cognitive impairment) is a placeholder. In a few months to a year, I would seek an advanced diagnosis. Even the diagnosis of dementia is vague. The type of dementia can allow you to see what steps you need to take and see what lies ahead. It's a journey that my husband and I have been on for over 5 years. He has Lewy Body Dementia. In the meantime, get your documents and wills in place. Having a Durable Power of Attorney completed while your spouse can still understand things is vital. Take everything one day at a time.

My wife was diagnosed with MCI 7 years ago, and while it has progressed, it has been quite slowly and she remains significantly functional. Her short term memory is pretty bad and she cannot follow most multistep tasks, but she still knows family, drives once a month to a nearby beauty salon and back home without getting lost (but is afraid to try to drive anywhere else). But MCI is a spectrum, with as many as half progressing to full dementia, so the verdict is still out on my spouse. She's always been very emotional and this has gotten worse. So it is possible that you have many more (reasonably) good years (or not). One day at a time and keep adapting to his condition and needs.

Thank you so much it’s great to have a place to talk freely and openly
Hope you are doing ok

Thank you so so much
I think one day at a time is the only way
I will do as you advised a lot to sort out
Hope you are doing ok