I think the important thing is not the numbers but the fact that while there is an increased risk of developing dementia if you have MCI, not everyone will.
Hi,
I was diagnosed with MCI around 8 months ago, I try not to let the figures overwhelm me, everyone is different, I've made some 'tweaks' to my lifestyle as suggested.
Last week I had a bad week especially at work & have noticed its progressing, but that's just me & at some stage I hope it will plateau.
I'm new to TP but everyone seems really supportive & informative.
When I'm out of work, it very much about making some memories as far as I'm concerned, my daughters new puppy, her wedding to look forward to, lunch with a friend tomorrow etc etc
Take care & try to keep positive
Yx
I'm sure my daughter feels the same, my doctors have given no reccommendations or help ATM (Will be chasing next week, earliest appt I can get)That's really interesting to know...would love to know more about what the doctors have said, what they recommend etc...this is for my Dad. Its breaking my heart.
Hi,
I was diagnosed with MCI around 8 months ago, I try not to let the figures overwhelm me, everyone is different, I've made some 'tweaks' to my lifestyle as suggested.
Last week I had a bad week especially at work & have noticed its progressing, but that's just me & at some stage I hope it will plateau.
I'm new to TP but everyone seems really supportive & informative.
When I'm out of work, it very much about making some memories as far as I'm concerned, my daughters new puppy, her wedding to look forward to, lunch with a friend tomorrow etc etc
Take care & try to keep positive
Yx
I am unclear of any of this I am 53 newly diagnosed with MCI and no clue what I am dealing with or how to feel or react. Please helpDoes anyone know much about Mild Cognitive Impairment (MIC). Does it always lead to dementia/Alzheimer's? If not what is the expected % of people who are expected to stay at having a MIC?
Hi Lesley1s first welcome to T.P now just remember your on a social media site so you will get quite a few replies probably only 5% will be from other people who have a diagnoses of dementia themselves the remainder will be from family or carers just remember with dementia there is a vast range of age and severity of the dementia you will get negative or positive advise so Lesley1s at the age of 53 it’s up to you my friend which you take personally I certainly hope it will the positive advise.Lease can I ask what's TP . I am only 53 and have just been diagnosed with MCI and haven't the slightest idea what to expect or what I am dealing with
Does anyone know much about Mild Cognitive Impairment (MIC). Does it always lead to dementia/Alzheimer's? If not what is the expected % of people who are expected to stay at having a MIC?
Thank you so much ?Hi Lesley1s first welcome to T.P now just remember your on a social media site so you will get quite a few replies probably only 5% will be from other people who have a diagnoses of dementia themselves the remainder will be from family or carers just remember with dementia there is a vast range of age and severity of the dementia you will get negative or positive advise so Lesley1s at the age of 53 it’s up to you my friend which you take personally I certainly hope it will the positive advise.
I’m 78 and like you was diagnosed with mile Alzheimer’s in July 1999 aged 56 so I definitely know and experienced the journey your about to take obviously I decided to look at everything positively and 22 years later still do that just one bit of advice always think before you make decisions you will probably be havening dealings with various bureaucrats Just remember you may been living another 30+ years with any decision you make today. the bureaucrats could retire or leave their job tomorrow if you get my drift Lesley1s you will probably look me up I have been a T.P members since March 2005 so you will note I’m always positive after 22 years living with my own dementia. ( remember its your Life take good care of it ) by the way Re: my bureaucrats remark well I supose I was a bureaucrat for the last 25 years of my working life oh well the pay was good