A very real concern! (becoming forgetful)

StarSong said:
I'm revisiting this thread for two reasons:

1. To offer a very sincere thanks to @David777 for recommending Remember by Lisa Genova.
2. To underscore his recommendation and suggest it to others.

Neuroscientist Lisa Genova, who many might recall as the author of the novel (also made into a movie), Still Alice, tackles the subject of how our brains remember and forget things and whether we should be worried about forgetting where we parked (mostly no), the name of a movie star that we can't quite recall (almost always no), the word for something that we can't bring to mind at the moment we need it (mostly no), the name of someone we were just introduced to five minutes earlier (almost always no) and so forth.

Like David, I found the book fascinating and helpful - not just in improving my memory for where my car is parked (which it has) but also for the reassurance that little slips of memory are perfectly natural and often not cause for concern. It's easy, engaging reading, so don't be put off by her neuroscientist credentials.

Thanks again, David. I've recommended Remember to several people already and will continue to do so.
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Thanks a lot! I will get the book also.
 

I've had a few recent issues with my memory such as forgetting to put a cup under the dispenser of my Keurig coffee maker. DOH! Or forgetting to put coffee in it. DOH! (It makes for some really weak coffee. 🤣 )
 

I have the problem of walking into a different room too. I blame it on having too many things on my mind :) I am a little more concerned about having trouble remembering what I did yesterday or last night -- like really struggling to remember what I had for lunch or dinner yesterday.

I just reserved the 'Remember' ebook from my library. I'm number 18 on 17 available copies. I should have access to it in a few days. (Does anybody else find it curious that they only have 17 copies of a digital file...)
 
bob22 said:
I have the problem of walking into a different room too. I blame it on having too many things on my mind :) I am a little more concerned about having trouble remembering what I did yesterday or last night -- like really struggling to remember what I had for lunch or dinner yesterday.

I just reserved the 'Remember' ebook from my library. I'm number 18 on 17 available copies. I should have access to it in a few days. (Does anybody else find it curious that they only have 17 copies of a digital file...)
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Don't find it curious. Libraries pay handsomely for each digital file and can only lend each out a prescribed number of times.
 
I am only 61, but I had carbon monoxide poisoning in 2003. So, I have a lot of memory problems, cognitive problems.

I have to put everything in the exact same spot all the time, otherwise, I can't find anything.

Personally, I believe in erring on the side of caution.

With memory problems, always seems wise to keep the doctor informed about what is going on, do whatever tests they want, etc.

from the Mayo Clinic:


Memory loss: When to seek help
https://diet.mayoclinic.org/diet/ho...utm_medium=Display&utm_campaign=LeftRailImage​

Memory loss: When to seek help​

A number of conditions — not only Alzheimer's disease — can cause memory loss in older adults. Getting a prompt diagnosis and appropriate care is important.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease/in-depth/memory-loss/art-20046326
 
StarSong said:
Don't find it curious. Libraries pay handsomely for each digital file and can only lend each out a prescribed number of times.
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You are so right! I knew they paid for them but thought it was a one-time fee. I decided to research it and it is quite a can of worms. Distributors charging ridiculous fees that sometimes have to be renewed every six months; arguments over comparing ebook fees to 'real' book fees; debates over whether books, ebooks, mp3 files, etc. help authors or hurt them; how can Amazon get special deals, etc. I'm going to be more thankful for all the services I get from my library from now on!
 
bob22 said:
You are so right! I knew they paid for them but thought it was a one-time fee. I decided to research it and it is quite a can of worms. Distributors charging ridiculous fees that sometimes have to be renewed every six months; arguments over comparing ebook fees to 'real' book fees; debates over whether books, ebooks, mp3 files, etc. help authors or hurt them; how can Amazon get special deals, etc. I'm going to be more thankful for all the services I get from my library from now on!
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I often order "real" books to be held for me at my local branch rather than getting in the ebook queues because I know it's less costly for my public library. Real books can be loaned out until they fall apart. I also find the waiting period is often a lot shorter for real books.
 
JonSR77 said:
I am only 61, but I had carbon monoxide poisoning in 2003. So, I have a lot of memory problems, cognitive problems.

I have to put everything in the exact same spot all the time, otherwise, I can't find anything.

Personally, I believe in erring on the side of caution.

With memory problems, always seems wise to keep the doctor informed about what is going on, do whatever tests they want, etc.

from the Mayo Clinic:


Memory loss: When to seek help​

https://diet.mayoclinic.org/diet/ho...utm_medium=Display&utm_campaign=LeftRailImage​

Memory loss: When to seek help​

A number of conditions — not only Alzheimer's disease — can cause memory loss in older adults. Getting a prompt diagnosis and appropriate care is important.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease/in-depth/memory-loss/art-20046326
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I just keep challenging my mind by reading, looking into new hobbies, going out and mixing with seniors, etc.
 

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