Micro vascular brain disease

[Duncan Lyon]

Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with micro vascular brain disease after my second heart attack (9 years after the first) and am suffering mild symptoms; short term memory issues, trouble finding words and remembering people's names.

I'm not too concerned at present but feel that my wife and I may need more information as the disease progresses.

Thanks,

Duncan.

 

[karaokePete]

Hello @Duncan Lyon you are welcome here and I hope you find the forum to be a friendly and supportive place.

I hope you and your wife have time to take a good look around the site as it is a goldmine for information. When I first joined I read old threads for information but then found the AS Publications list and the page where a post code search can be done to check for support services in ones own area. If you are interested in these, clicking the following links will take you there

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/publications-factsheets-full-list

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/find-support-near-you

You will see that there are Factsheets that will help with things like getting care needs assessments, deciding the level of care required and sorting out useful things like Wills, Power of Attorney etc., if any of that hasn't already been done. There is also a Dementia Guide in the list.

Now that you have found us I hope you will keep posting as the membership has vast collective knowledge and experience.

 

[nae sporran]

Welcome to the forums from me too, Duncan Lyon. Pete's links will give you the info you need for now, but if you have any more specific questions now or in future there are many on here who can help and advice.

 

[DesperateofDevon]

My advice is keep active, have a good daily & weekly routine in place, make sure you have social stimulation, rest when tired & eat healthily & drink plenty of fluids. All good routines to have in place.

Both Mum & Dad improved with this regime. Enjoy life & laugh a lot! It helps & makes a big difference to your well being.

it’s how you feel being given a name it doesn’t change how you feel but means being informed gives you the opportunity to make choices on how you deal with an illness.

good luck, keep posting, you sound a positive sort of person, wishing you & your wife all the best!

ps.
Go on some amazing holidays & take lots of photos!!
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