A nurse's story of advocacy and resilience living with multiple sclerosis and cognitive impairment

 

Living with multiple sclerosis can be a challenge in and of itself. For some people, multiple sclerosis also can be a factor in other issues, such as mild cognitive impairment and, later, dementia. This was the case for SuAnn Cobb, a Tennessee-based pediatric nurse.

Cobb started noticing problems with her memory several years before she eventually retired. After retirement, as she continued having problems with word-finding, she pressed her neurologist for testing. 

These tests confirmed the connection between Cobb’s mild cognitive impairment and her multiple sclerosis. Now, several years after her diagnosis, she is passionate about spreading the message that those with memory loss can lead rich and satisfying lives. She has become actively involved in support groups for MCI, and she’s taken on a leadership role as chair of the board of directors for a local support group called Sharing Experiences Together. She also co-produces and co-hosts the podcast Living Our Best With Memory Loss, where she shares her experiences and offers insights to others facing similar challenges. 

Cobb recently joined Being Patient video journalist Mark Niu in a conversation about her diagnosis journey and her work advocating for others living with memory loss.

 Read more about Suanne Cobb at https://www.beingpatient.com/nurse-turns-to-advocacy-ms-mci/

And listen to her story and experiences at https://youtu.be/n4Md2LO2Eb8

Cheers!

Donna