Blog Post 2 – My Late Life Aging By: Mike-Anthony Fields Facing My Fear of Dementia One problem of aging that I truly fear is dementia. The thought of losing my memory or even my sense of self is unsettling. Because I already deal with memory issues from my military...
1. Problematic Aging SituationThe problematic condition I described in Blog 1 was Alzheimer’s disease. Physically, this condition could cause memory decline, confusion, and difficulty completing daily tasks. Eventually, I might need someone to take care of me full...
I expressed fears around aging and dementia in my last post, regarding policies that could impact access to care and the effectiveness of prevention protocols, given the uncertainty of other diseases or injuries. One of the biggest concerns I expressed was my thin...
1. If I had to put myself into truly having to deal with what I fear most which is cognitive decline, particularly dementia, it would have an impact on me in many ways such as: Physical Impact: My cognitive decline can lead to decreased physical health due to its...
In my previous blog post, I identified losing loved ones as the situation I fear most about aging. This type of loss would have a deep emotional impact on me, especially because of how overwhelming grief can feel. Without a strong support system, grief can become...
