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@cosynook I can relate. My mother had Alzheimer’s and I too worry about Alzheimer’s or dementia. At age 79, so far so good - forgetful (I have forgotten to turn on the over after putting dinner in there, but so far haven’t placed anything in the fridge that shouldn’t be there), distracted, but no diagnosis. I am hoping that doing brain exercising games on my tablet will keep dementia at bay. @gloaming’s suggestion is also good.

My mother was diagnosed at age 80 and died at age 86 - from a hip fracture that the hospital surgeon determined would kill her if he operated so he didn’t. The fracture killed her anyway; go figure. 🤷🏼‍♀️

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One day at a time....I am about to turn 77 in May and trying to ignore the "word search" and name forgetfulness that was once no problem at all.
My mom was diagnosed at 82 and died at 86 as well. But she was covering up for a few years.
She did OK on her own but finally, it was quite obvious as she began to tell us people were breaking into her apt and we watched her struggle to use her keys.
It's horrible. I'm looking for ways to end things when I'm pretty sure I'm headed her way. No thanks.