I have PPMS since 97; steady, slow progression; mobility so-so with aids, scooter for distance; glasses little help with dbl & blurred vision; sad coordination in limbs; bladder & fatigue managed; etc. My main complaint and largest confussion is about cognative losses. I understand less than I need to here.

I had enough loss to retire & quit driving 10 yrs ago. In 09, we saw more losses but, past 6 months has me feeling more mentally than physically disabled. I read 'cog fog' but know little of it & suspect I would prefer it. 

I can't concentrate, can't rely on my short-term memory even with notes to see, don't remember recent conversations, have camera & phone but not remember to take photos of what's important to me, balance checkbook or respond to mail only with help, forget to take meds or almost take wrong ones in spite of alarm reminder, and so on, and so on. I'm not sure if I'm dumber, but i probably sound it. I do feel I'm less of a friend & with less to offer. I know I'm more disappointed in myself than others are but this symptom is too much. How do others experience cognative symptoms or deficits? Was I just luckier until now? Any insight will be grateful.