Max McCormick’s diagnosis now changed to Functional Neurological Disorder
More info on that Dx >> https://fndhope.org/
Dementia Success Stories:
“How we made a difference for self and those around us AFTER diagnosis”
A dementia brain-storming project by participants of PWD Perspective newsletter
- Label: Max McCormick
- Previous/current occupation(s?): … Pediatric Physician Assistant
- Nation, & state if desired.. USA, Colorado
- Age at tentative diagnosis: 53
- Year of diagnosis: 2011
- How long for definitive diagnosis: 3 months
- Type of dementia, if known: FTD
- Since diagnosis, what one or more action, success, or accomplishment do you take pride in? Relationships with husband and children, painting, knitting, taking care of house, gardening, participating in research
- What do you wish your primary Physician knew about dementia? … about you? My primary physician is very supportive and caring. I wish the staff knew that FTD isn’t the same as Alzheimer’s. I am still an intelligent, capable person.
- What do you wish your specialist Physician knew about dementia? … about you? He is very knowledgeable about FTD and sensitive to me as a person.
- What do you wish your family knew about dementia? … about you? My family is awesome. They understand a lot.
Max McCormick is part of Dementia Mentors’ project
Max McCormick’s diagnosis now changed to Functional Neurological Disorder
More info on that Dx >> https://fndhope.org/
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