October 11, 2021 I’m getting more and more confused regarding my postings…did I send this one to my editor for editing and then publishing it? Do I need to write a new post? What did I do yesterday? Did I eat breakfast? Have I walked on the treadmill? These lapses truly, truly annoy me, baffle…
MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment)
On this blog, 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 to learn what the condition is, and click here for my introduction to MCI.
Mishap at the restaurant
October 5, 2021 Dear Readers, I realize I haven’t written in a while; I’ll blame in on a change-up in my routine, as my five college gals stayed with me for 10 days while Keith went to visit our son and daughter-in-law in Boston, who save up many of their minor repair jobs for him….
Gifts granted
Saturday, September 11, 2021 The communication networks are brimming with scenes of the fateful 9/11 destruction. I used to remember quite easily where I was and what I was doing when the attack happened. I think I was living in Florida and folding diapers while watching television. I’m sure most people can testify to the…
Reminding myself, again, to be present
September 10, 2021 Dear Readers, First, I truly want to thank each of you for continuing to read my posts. Writing, as I’ve said before, is my joy and sharing my posts is a bonus. Right now, I feel I’m at the worst stage of dementia: awareness of it. But this, of course, is only…
Continuing journey
One of the most continually frustrating factors of Alzheimer’s is that I can’t remember daily details, tasks, or plans. Like this morning—I can’t remember how to open my computer. I got so frustrated trying to figure it out, I gave up and used the laptop instead. Preparing a meal is out of the question, as well…
Thoughts and plans on an August day
August 15, 2021 The days seem to pass quickly—which is a good thing, for sure. I somehow keep busy, but couldn’t tell you what I did yesterday to pass the time. I do know that this time of year I visit our small garden and pick tomatoes and raspberries. I love doing this simple but…
My latest diagnosis
July 29, 2021 Alzheimer’s ALERT: If you don’t want to read about my fatal diagnosis don’t read this post. I am fairly certain that most people with memory loss, and perhaps even those who don’t, fear the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. Which I did—until it was real. I was told of my new diagnosis of Alzheimer’s…
Will I know what I don’t know?
Thursday, June 17 , 2021 Dementia is a terrible disease—truly terrible at least in the early stages, when one realizes what they don’t remember. I know this sounds strange, but it feels even more strange. I have bits and pieces of memories, but few details. Adding to the frustration, I not only know that I…
Musing about dementia
Thursday, June 10, 2021 Writing after a hiatus is more difficult with each post. This morning (almost noon) my mind is once again in a muddle. It feels like disconnected pieces are floating around in my head—not landing, but swirling as though they are trying to find where they belong. Obviously, my dementia is increasing—or…
Reflections
May 25, 2021 A very disturbing morning. Confused, sad, tearful, shaky; did I say sad? Yes, sad. I met Steven in the kitchen, getting coffee and then he went off to a phone meeting in his room. Now I’m sitting with coffee and tears. Bad dreams last night; fear and anxiety this morning. Things are…