Why Your Mind Goes to the Worst Case After an Alzheimer's Diagnosis
An Alzheimer's diagnosis can trigger overwhelming fear and endless worst-case scenarios. I know because I lived through it. Looking back, I wish I had spent less time worrying and more time planning for the future. In this article, I share how my perspective changed, why catastrophic thinking is so common, and a helpful video by psychiatrist Dr. Tracey Marks that explains how to interrupt negative thought patterns. If you're newly diagnosed, this message offers hope and practical encouragement.
You Have to Ask for a MCI Test
Most doctors won't suggest that you have your memory tested during your annual physical. If you want to know whether your brain is as healthy as the rest of your body, YOU HAVE TO ASK.
We spend our lives scheduling physicals, blood tests, eye exams, and even dental cleanings, yet the most vital organ in our body, the brain, often goes unchecked. Imagine discovering years too late that something could have been done to delay Alzheimer’s, if only you had asked for a simple test.