A couple of weeks ago I was at a loss for a topic to write about in my posts. I just couldn’t come up with anything that seemed of value. I finally asked my editor for a suggestion, and without hesitation she offered: “Write about how it feels to have memory and cognitive decline.” My…
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What I’m doing during social isolation
We all have been affected by the restraints of Covid-19—I’m certain in very different ways and with various ever-changing mindsets. At least I know this is true for me. Some days I appreciate the quiet, the lack of contact, and the freedom from commitments. Other times, as one day seems to blend into another, I…
What, oh what to do with worry
There are very few people right now who don’t feel the stress and strain of the COVID-19 virus. I live in Minnesota, which is one of the many states observing social distancing. For the past weeks our social life has been essentially non-existent. Our weekly Sunday ritual of sharing a meal with our daughter, son-in-law…
Grateful for the right doc
A month ago, I started having awful, terrible, dreams—nightmares which caused me to awake short of breath and anxious. I tried walking off the blurry, ugly visions, but the residing tension followed me into the morning. After repeated nights of disturbed sleep, I began to dread going to bed. After two weeks of persistently interrupted…
What I’ve learned about living with MCI
It seems the right time to write a short recap of my more than five-year journey of memory and cognitive decline. Consider it a summary for new readers of my 40 plus entries here, and perhaps a review for my steadfast followers. I’ve learned…I need a team of professionals and specialists to help me deal…
Socializing
“Continue to socialize and stay engaged,” they say. By “they”, I am referring to the experts—this advice is echoed by physicians and therapists, websites, and all the books dealing with memory and/or cognitive loss or decline. I, however, feel there needs to be a caveat added to this piece of advice. Something like: Continue to…