Are Older People Aware of Their Cognitive Decline?

[Ronstar]

I don’t remember names or faces. But I remember everything with a number.

 

[Retired Expat]

I worry a lot about this subject. Both parents had Alz. disease. Symptoms started at about my current age. I hope I see it coming - or rather, I hope it never comes. Mom knew she was slipping, but then resisted intervention. Dad was passive unless he became frightened - then he could be a handful.

Still just hoping not to wake up some sunny morning.

Father had a long decline and a few years back started to notice some of my own. Difficulty walking, lack of concentration, mental fog and memory issues. Started regimen of diet and exercise which helped but was diagnosed with NPH ( excess brain fluid) and recently had a shunt installed. Starting to feel like my old self again!