My memory is getting really bad

debodun

debodun

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Yesterday at my retina surgeon visit, I told her to send her report to my ophthalmologist. She asked who that was and I couldn't remember his name. I also couldn't remember the name of the 105 year old woman that passed away recently. My driver and I were talking about it. also, I couldn't recall the name of the woman in my church that has had trouble with her blood count and needs prayers. Soon, I will have to look at my driver's license to see who I am.
 

Yep, it gets frustrating. I have this thing against my new Cardiologist's name. Simple name but I refuse to remember it. I wish his was the only name I struggle with.
 
A few months ago, I couldn't figure out which of the kitchen sink faucets was hot and which was cold.. is that something to worry about?

I get panicky when it takes more than 15 SECONDS or so to place the name of an actor or actor on t.v.
 
Welcome to the club folks, knowing that I forget names, appointments, to take my meds etc etc I put notes on my desk or computer and then forget where I put them and then when I do find them days later dont remember what they were about. Trouble is the affliction creeps up on you, but I do remember that my NP tested me a year ago and said I remembered about 70% on a short test. I suspect its crept up from there but we all find ways around it as long as we can dont we folks!
 
RuralKanuck said:
Welcome to the club folks, knowing that I forget names, appointments, to take my meds etc etc I put notes on my desk or computer and then forget where I put them and then when I do find them days later dont remember what they were about. Trouble is the affliction creeps up on you, but I do remember that my NP tested me a year ago and said I remembered about 70% on a short test. I suspect its crept up from there but we all find ways around it as long as we can dont we folks!
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Each person is a unique individual, but I don't believe aging in and of itself causes these issues. (REGARDLESS of what so-called 'experts these days' say).
In my case, I think it's primarily because I have little/no mental stimulation since I retired a little more than a year and a half ago. My job required concentration, clarity, focus, good memory, etc.
 
My huzz is starting to show signs of memory loss, asking me the same thing over and over, forgetting where places are. We don't know if it's related to the Covid he had earlier or something else. He's got an appointment in May; I'm trying to get him to go in sooner.
 

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