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Share your early symptoms of forgetting: What can help?

Aging Well | Last Active: Oct 27, 2024 | Replies (60)

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@gingerw

There certainly have been a wide variety of comments and hints on this! Isn't it good to know we aren't alone in this dilemma?! Thank you for all the tips!

For me, I use written calendars for reminders. A small one in my purse, and a larger one at home. Once a week I make sure everything matches. My appointments, my husband's, things we are planning to do. I forgive myself for resorting to this, and know it is because at my age, there is so much that has happened, there is less room in my ol' noggin to recall things without sorting through so much! Likewise, the term "chemo brain" is very real, and my medications can lead to forgetfulness.
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@gingerw I, too, use calendars and lists...both on paper and in my phone. Really, I'd be lost without them because I have so many appointments and responsibilities to keep up with. And I also use alarms on my phone to remind me when it's time to do something or go somewhere. Sometimes when I look at the calendar or the list, or when the alarm goes off on my phone, I'll say to myself: Oh, I forgot all about that. So I'm thankful for these resources that remind me and keep me on track. They are very helpful to me.