Support from Others Facing MCI

Apr 8 12:06pm | Dr. Melanie Chandler, HABIT FL Director | @drmelaniechandler | Comments (2)

One of the aspects I often hear from participants in HABIT was how much they benefited from meeting and talking to others who have been diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment. The same is true of the partners.

So, this week, I thought I'd encourage you to post your words of encouragement for each other.

How do you experience memory loss?

What has helped you navigate your memory loss?

What has helped you cope together as a couple with your loved one's cognitive changes?

Other thoughts?

I'm hoping to hand the writing over to you guys on this one. It's an experiment.

Let's hear from you!

Interested in more newsfeed posts like this? Go to the Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) blog.

SusanEllen66 | @SusanEllen66 | Apr 18 10:51pm

I have dementia. The doctor haven’t given me the news about which one, but he said it appears that I have FTD.

For myself, I have joined Dementia Alliance Assoc. DAA. I have made friends with others with dementia via ZOOM meetings. The meetings are run by other dementia patients and they give us a way to encourage each other by comparing experiences, and solutions to common problems. The best thing is I can do it from home, and I can enter and leave a meeting whenever.
I live alone and don’t have a caretaker, so this is wonderful!

Dr. Melanie Chandler, HABIT FL Director | @drmelaniechandler | Apr 22 1:55pm

Thank you for sharing! It can be difficult to find support resources for those with the diagnosis of dementia. I'm glad you found a place you feel supported!