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Change of mind and mood

January 15, 2021 By Virginia Laken

Perhaps you’ve noticed I haven’t written a post in the last few weeks. I can’t offer any specific reason for this hiatus, other than I just didn’t know what to write about. So I looked back over my previous posts, hoping to come up with an inspiration for a topic. I then recognized almost all…

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What does dementia feel like?

December 1, 2020 By Virginia Laken

Editor’s note: Virginia addressed this question (which was asked by me, Michelle Urbick) in a post she wrote a post about it in May 2020. Recently it was on the top of her mind again, and due to the nature of her condition, she forgot she’d already written about it. This new post contains descriptions…

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Musings on an October morning

November 24, 2020 By Virginia Laken

October 26, 2020 Today is one of those pre-winter days; grey skies dripping rain and sleet, no wind, only stillness. As if nature is bracing for the harshness of what’s ahead. I’m feeling similar, waiting for my disease to progress…for me to be so far gone I won’t know or care about the next day….

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How I’ve dealt with MCI, past and present

November 17, 2020 By Virginia Laken

Please note, this post was written prior to my dementia diagnosis. As most of my readers know, I’ve been dealing with memory and cognitive decline for seven years now. During those years I’ve read scores of documents and heard many suggestions about how to possibly delay or reduce symptoms of the condition—all of which encourage…

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Dear reader, where do you look for online support?

November 10, 2020 By Virginia Laken

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your feedback on my latest posts about my change in diagnosis from MCI to dementia. I was surprised and moved to hear how my story has helped you understand your loved ones with memory issues, and so energized by your encouragement to keep writing. Your feedback…

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Dementia is only a word

October 21, 2020 By Virginia Laken

During the days following my new diagnosis, the word dementia swirled around in my mind like a brewing thunderstorm—dark, threatening clouds looming, winds toppling my inner landscape. I was fearful of the approaching devastation, knowing I have little power to stop the oncoming storm. I can’t count how many times during those first few days…

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Virginia Laken Blog - Aging, Sexuality 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 coping with a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).

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