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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Also, OP again- I have mild symptoms of early onset cognitive decline. So far, I am dealing with name recall and word recall problems only. They started in my mid-late 30s. I have trouble recalling common words even though I have an excellent vocabulary. I also struggle to remember names. These are the only symptoms that I have right now. I am on the same road as my father. I hope that I won't have more severe symptoms for a long time and I have begun treatment that is helping to slow the progression. I have not been reporting any posts on this thread.

Please be honest with your adult children about your medical history and the challenges you are facing. Finding out the truth from doctors and traumatic incidents is very sad.

I appreciate those who have posted well wishes.[/quote]

I have made some plans about my diagnosis too:

I will give up driving in the next 9 years unless my doctors tell me to stop sooner. By 2030 I will no longer drive. I will be 48 then. I accept that I may need to give it up sooner, but that will be the latest that I give it up.

I have a home that is near hospitals. I seek regular care and take my medications as required. I try to develop systems that will make it easier for my husband to live with me. I am saving every penny so that he can afford to hire help for me instead of reducing working hours or having to directly care for me like the woman in the WaPo story is doing or my mother is trying to do with my father.

I will add more plans later as I learn more. This entire thing has been a journey and I have learned a lot. It felt like it hit me out of nowhere at the beginning of this year, but I am accepting it and managing as best I can. I do not feel entitled to a long life or perfect health. I will do the best I can. I hope this is helpful to some people.[/quote]

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