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Archives for June 2017

Introduction to my Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) diagnosis

June 20, 2017 By Virginia

It’s been a year and a half since I heard my psychiatrist tell me I had MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment). I remember feeling weak when I heard the words. My mind immediately raced into the future, envisioning a blank-faced, scraggly haired crone replacing ‘me.’  The next instant my thoughts returned to the present, doubting the…

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Introduction to Intimacy and Aging

June 2, 2017 By Virginia

As willing as our society seems to be in speaking openly about many topics, talking about sex is still a topic many people shy away from.  There are many reasons; embarrassment, shame and even blame. Yet sex is a natural part of being human and without it life wouldn’t go on. When my husband Keith…

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Virginia Laken Blog - Aging, Intimacy and MCIMy name is Virginia Laken, and my journey into intimate storytelling began during a crisis in my marriage. Follow along on my blog to read my thoughts on intimacy, aging and coping with a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).

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Recent Intimacy & Aging Posts

My “woman’s straight talk” to men suffering from erectile dysfunction

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Community Stories: Wisdom from a gay guy

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Recent MCI Posts

Hardened memory

Learning to admit “I need help”

I’m not sorry

The benefits of seeing a therapist

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