Hi, I too been Dx with memory loss, I'm a 58 yrs., old male, disabled US Army veteran (who served our blessed Nation with respect, honor & pride) cancer survivor among other disabilities, I been prescribed with Namenda XR 28 & Aricept 5 MG, yes on daily basis I experience anxiety, depression & fear, but I also have learn on a daily basis ** to look at these normal emotion "straight at it's face" & tell them you "are not going to shackle me", because I believe 100% on a Higher Power, although I don't attend any temple (I respect them all) I have two very helpful weapons 24/7 1) The Lord Prayer & 2) The Serenity Prayer, I been blessed with family (familia), friends (amigos, I have learn that "control fear" is a normal daily issue for me, the antidotes for all the prior mention emotion that easily "shackle" me, is sincerely believing on a Higher Power, in family & friends the above two mention prayers & ** not forgetting that the only thing I have for certain thank God is 'today & now', on a daily basis I must stay active, have fellowship with loved ones & friends, get involved on daily hubbies (tv, reading, crossword puzzles, hagging out with my grandsons 8 & 10 yrs., of age, seeing historic boxing match on my cell phone, help my wife cook & with same errands, may the Higher Power of your understanding bless you, be safe, take care (I forgot to tell say I love playing dominos with my two Treasures (grandsons [nietos], & don't be timid to reach out any time --- One Moment At A Time.