Alzheimer's Disease, need some answers on gettin a new Macbook?

I am 57 years old, and was diagnosed with Alzheimer's some 9 months ago. Learning new things is out, trying to maintain what I do know is a struggle at best. I have a MacBook Pro, probably 4 years old. I want to purchase another MacBook Pro. My question is, I do not need to worry about transfering anything to my new computer, or do I. Everything I have on here, like iTunes, will be on the new one, once I log on..email, another example. Once I put in my email address, will the new computer just find it??? I dont or cant do alot of tech. things anymore and fear the new computer will ask me questions or want me to enter things I dont know anymore. It will automatically pick up my wireless network, right? Things like this worry me, and was just wondering...thanks for you answers in advance....

First, I'm sorry to hear of your diagnosis at such an early age. You have to document everything and have someone you trust know all the details of all your settings and personal information. You have to do this because it will be a lifesaver later, not only for you but for those around you too. My Father was diagnosed with Alzheimer some 10 yrs ago and believe me when I tell you that failure to let go and supply information to family members cost him and everyone else a lot.
There are lots of knowledgeable folks in the Discussion forums that I'm sure will provide more answers to your questions, but here are mines.
Some answers to your doubts:
1) "I do not need to worry about transfering anything to my new computer, or do I"
- If you've had your old computer for 4 years most likely you have lots of data, applications, documents, pictures, music in it. So yes you have to transfer your things to your new computer. I recommend you buy the MacBook directly at the store and not online. That way you can ask for the One To One service where you can just drop off your old computer — Mac or PC — and they will transfer your files, install any new Apple software you’ve purchased, and put it all in the right places. The Apple Store Genius will be of tremendous help with your new purchase. So you don't have to worry of anything you've asked here.
2) "Everything I have on here, like iTunes, will be on the new one, once I log on..email, another example. Once I put in my email address, will the new computer just find it???"
- iTunes will not redownload your Music, you have to Migrate/Transfer that to your NEW computer. If you use an iPhone/iPad you can redownload your Apps but that is not the case with your music. According to an Apple statement: "When you buy a song, video, iPod Game, or album from the iTunes Store, you are entitled to download it only once."
As far as email: Depending on the type of accounts that you have will depend if you need to transfer from your old computer or not. MobileMe accounts may have email in the cloud. Hotmail/GMail and others alike always have your emails stored at their Servers and once you supply your user/password you should start getting your emails. Now if you have old emails that contain important account information you still want to make sure you get those transferred to your NEW computer. Remember that you may need them if you start forgetting things. Print those emails if you can before transferring them to your NEW computer.
3) "Fear the new computer will ask me questions or want me to enter things I dont know anymore?"
- If you decide to perform the Migration yourself, yes it will ask you things you might not remember. When you buy a NEW Mac it will ask if you want to use Migration Assistant to transfer your things from the OLD computer. The old computer needs to be on and connected to your wireless network, however, it is best if you connect them directly because the transfer time will be painfully long if you have lots of information in your old computer.
4) "It will automatically pick up my wireless network, right?"
- It will ask you to select from a list of detected wireless routers in your area, yours should be in that list. If your router is unprotected then it will not ask you for a password. If it is protected (and of course you always want to have your router password protected) it will ask you for that password.
I hope these answers help you or at least get you started in the right direction. Remember to document everything.

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