For a number of months (of course, I can’t remember the exact time period) I’ve been experiencing persistent nightmares. Horrid dreams which wake me up in a cold sweat, my heart pounding, and my mind replaying the fearful dream scenes again and again. Even as I try to recall the nightmares I can’t bring back…
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Q&A with Keith: Part 2
Along with Part 1, this post was inspired by readers who asked me to interview my husband, Keith, as well as my children as to their reactions, feelings, concerns, and fears regarding my MCI. After reading Part 1, my editor asked for more Q&A from Keith! Here we go… Question: If you could go back…
Q&A with Keith: Part 1
This post was inspired by readers who asked me to interview my husband, Keith, as well as my children as to their reactions, feelings, concerns, and fears regarding my MCI. To my readers: two days ago, while sitting at our kitchen table drinking coffee, I interviewed Keith. The following is a partial transcription of that…
Dear reader, I need your help!
I’ve been writing these posts for—I really don’t know how long now—at least two or three years. During this time, I’ve done my best to be honest and forthright as I’ve expressed how I experience memory and cognitive decline (MCI – Mild Cognitive Impairment) both to help myself and hopefully others as well. Writing has…
How does MCI feel?
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…
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…