I saw an old post from MIkeD, who seemed to have been in the same boat I am now. I also work in software, highly complicated involving taxes, and have been having issues with memory lately. MRI 6 months ago showed spots (vascular ischemia), had another one this month. Still same spots. Had all day "neursopschology" testing done yesterday (apparently memory type testing), and it appears (from what little they told me during the testing) that I didn't do well on areas that they expected be not to do well in due to what they believe is vascular changes/damages, vascular dementia, etc. but I will find out more in about 10 days when I return for my followup visit. Essentially the woman giving the test and the doctor overseeing the process all indicated the MRI, and my tests, pointed to what they suspected, are mini-strokes I've suffered (I have been diabetic for almos 15 years with high blood pressure). I am scared. Not just for my health, but I am in my upper 50's, and seriously worried I will get fired from my job due to mistakes I've been making... before I could qualify for disability with UNUM (my company also uses UNUM for both short and long term disability). I would be ever so greatful for any words of wisdom or encouragement on what to do going forward. Do I approach my HR dept, my supervisior, hide the reason I'm having problems at work, etc. (i.e, I've already gotten a bad review.. after years of glowing ones... and it's all related to "focus".. which I now understand is the very issue I am physically having due to these vascular problems). If I approach my HR dept, can I qualify for "accomodations" so I can continue to work.. or would that just open me up to being fired even more? If I loose my job (I have been here 15 years and up until last year.. was a model employee), we'll lose everything. I am scared for my health and my job. Any suggestions from anyone on what I should or shoudn't do?? Thanks!