“How about you then, is it possible that you’re overstressed or depressed?” “No, that’s not it.” “This is a little embarrassing to have to ask, but do you think you might have a drinking or substance problem?” Now she’d heard enough. I can’t live with a reputation of being a depressed, stressed-out addict. Having dementia has to carry less of a stigma than that. “Eric, I have Alzheimer’s disease.”
