MCI

[Daffodils 12]

Hello, it's very late and I can't sleep! I lost my dear mum to Alzheimer's in 2017, it was extremely difficult to watch someone you love and care for slowly decline. Alzheimer's can be so cruel!

In October 2023 I was diagnosed with MCI after considerable cognitive tests, MRI brain scan and blood tests. The staff at the Memory Team were amazing with me, and I felt very much looked after by all the team! From what I understand about MCI is that it can remain at the stage it is, especially if I eat well, sleep well, socialise regularly, exercise and keep my brain active, I'm doing all of the above-mentioned, however because of my history regarding my mum, I can't help thinking that I will progress to Alzheimer's which scares me! I really do try to stay positive though!

 

[LynneMcV]

Hello @Daffodils 12 and welcome to the forum.

I am sorry that you have been having trouble sleeping, it is exhausting when so many worrying thoughts keep us awake.

You sound like you have been receiving great support and information about MCI through your Memory Team so far, which is brilliant.

You will also find lots of support here from members who have experienced or are experiencing a similar situation.

It is great that you are doing so much already in order to stay healthy and positive - and I am sure you will benefit from being here, in a safe place, where you can ask questions, off load and generally chat with people who understand.

We are all here for you 🙂

 

[Izzy]

Welcome to the forum @Daffodils 12.

I’m sorry to hear about your diagnosis but it’s good that you have been getting such good support from you memory team.

You sound so positive and are clearly doing all you can to help yourself. I wondered if this link would be of any help -

Tips for living with mild cognitive impairment

There are ways to help a person with mild cognitive impairment manage their symptoms and cope with memory loss. There are strategies that can be adopted to help with this.

www.alzheimers.org.uk

 

[Carlamark11]

Hi Daffodils12
I have just been diagnosed with Vascular MCI which both my mum and dad had before progressing into Alzheimers, and me too thinking its a time bomb in my head ready to go off im only 55 and dont know what the future is going to be, I take a new set of cards a day and thats what I deal with and dont shuffle them for tomorrow no two days are the same only the what if and when.
God Bless.

 

[BunnyB22!]

Hi Daffodils12
I received my diagnosis of MCI in December. Both my parents & their siblings had Alzheimers so not unexpected & I've also worked in Domiciliary Care (in addition to Fullime job) so knew what to expect & what's comming down the road, I'm 57.

Not on any meds at present, I'm under Memory Clinic and have a council support worker and now a carer pops in, to ensure I eat at lunch & evening meal. May have to start identifying as a Turkey as I feel like I'm being fattened up for Christmas!!! 😯