I follow a few MCI groups on Facebook, and lately on one we've been talking about tricks we use to remind ourselves and keep track of things, and it got me thinking about the things I do. These are some of my compensatory behaviors. I can only do one thing at a time well. So,... Continue Reading →
Who Am I Now?
I love autumn. The air is crisp. The leaves are glorious colors. This autumn I'm pleased to be out exploring. It's been about a month now since I started night-time oxygen, and some of my mind fog has gone away. I still have good days and bad days, but all of my days are a... Continue Reading →
Is This It?
I want to find out why I have young onset cognitive decline. I've been doing the things that are recommended, like following a Mediterranean diet, exercising regularly, losing weight, socializing, and playing brain games, but my memory is getting worse. A couple of my doctors have wanted me tested for sleep apnea. I had two... Continue Reading →
Sleep Apnea
Today I got the results from a sleep study I took recently. I have mild sleep apnea. That means I only stop breathing every six or so minutes. Here's the interesting part. The sleep dentist I'm being referred to has a pretty informative website. Apparently sleep apnea can cause anxiety attacks, palpitations, AFib, and dementia.... Continue Reading →