The context of the following conversation is Alex got confused on the way home, because they were old and dementia was creeping in.:
Alex says I think I’m finally losing my mind..
The friend responds That comes with old age my friend..
Alex responds True, but none of us want to be dealing with it..
The friend responds It seems like we all are and can’t stop it from happening..
Alex responds How do you cope with it?.
The friend responds I just take it one day at a time and learn to deal with it..