Some interesting articles about cognitive issues

[MCBCON]

Not sure if these have already been posted or discussed, but:

From Julie Stachowiak, Ph.D. , your Guide to Multiple Sclerosis
It is common for people to refer to "a senior moment" or say something like "must be my Alzheimer's disease" when they forget a name or an appointment. I never really thought that was particularly sensitive or funny, since Alzheimer's is real and debilitating.
However, since my own MS-related cognitive dysfunction has led to situations where I am truly befuddled or at a complete loss for words, I REALLY don't think the Alzheimer's reference is funny at all - actually, these moments are often extremely distressing and have given me a great deal of empathy for people experiencing dementia of different types, including Alzheimer's disease.
Sooner or later, most of us who have experienced MS-related cognitive dysfunction do start to wonder if it will continue to progress, how far it will go and how it is different from Alzheimer's disease. Many of us (I know I did) also wonder if our MS gives us a propensity to develop Alzheimer's disease later in life.
I have put together some articles to try and answer some of these questions. I hope you find them informative and comforting.

http://ms.about.com/od/multiplesclerosis101/f/alzheimers_ms_link.htm?nl=1

http://ms.about.com/od/signssymptoms/f/ms_cog_dys_and_alzheimers.htm?nl=1

http://ms.about.com/od/signssymptoms/a/cognitive_over.htm?nl=1

[MCBCON]

I know it has been a big problem for me.  It is the main reason I am on disability.

[DiannaKw]

i believe that for me, MS has presented itself foremost with cognitive dysfunction. for a very long time now, i just haven't been feeling like myself on countless levels... there is something wrong. nobody could see it, but i could FEEL it. the frustration i felt with myself was absolutely through the roof.

but after discovering the serious potential for cognitive decline in MS patients, as a direct result of the disease progression, i may have finally found the answer. this is real. this isn't all just in my head.

[Lulu54]

thanks for the links.  Cognitive decline is a big concern for everyone.