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...

1.) Firstly, I would be emotionally shocked and most likely blaming myself for not being careful enough, even if the fall was not my fault. I do not imagine that I would give up completely, but I would most likely have a depressive episode. If a trip hazard was the...

In my first blog post, I wrote that an aspect of aging that I fear is the possibility of social isolation and cognitive decline. Some physical outcomes that result from these difficulties are cognitive decline increasing the chances of developing more health issues...

Situation from Question 3 in previous blog post.. 3.I have the concern of aging that could mandate that I reduce how much I comfortably do in a day. My general energy level perhaps not accommodating the sporadic requirement to stay up all night or dance without...