The diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment is often not well recognized or understood. I personally misstated its definition during the early months following my diagnosis. I would say, “I have been diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment” and then add….“some would say I have early stage dementia.” I now understand I was mistaken. Mayo Clinic defines…
MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment)
In this section, I share my story of coping with an MCI diagnosis, how it has affected my lifestyle and the tools I've learned to preserve or improve my quality of life. Click here for the introduction to MCI, and click here to learn what the condition is.
I’ve Given Up Driving!
I stopped driving a long six months ago. Even after all this time, I still find myself thinking nearly every day, “I’ll just run into town and…” Then I catch myself and remember I gave my word I would not drive anymore. And I sigh. I agreed to stop driving because my children were concerned….
4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Emotions Related to an MCI Diagnosis
Yesterday I read an essay about how different people find ways to ‘sort’ when faced with challenging situations. “That’s why writers write,” the author stated, “to separate the wheat from the chaff.” Yes! I shouted silently. I write…because writing is how I sift, solve and survive. Individuals with an MCI diagnosis need tools to cope…
Introduction to my Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) diagnosis
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…