Hello:
I wanted to share an experience I am running into - maybe some of you are noticing this as well.

I have seen this statement used when communicating with someone with MCI and / or dementia.
“Keep it short and to the point, one idea at a time”

I just can’t multitask anymore. When someone is describing something to me - after a certain point I have tuned out because it is overload. I wonder if that makes them feel like I’m not interested? I guess I worry about that as well.
My youngest son will tell me about his day at work. After the 2nd thing I’m not following anymore. I just nod and hope he doesnt ask me anything about what he said. Very frustrating.

Here’s the hypocrisy - I want you to be short and to the point - I cant do that most of the time. My wife and lovely caregiver says I can take 5 minutes to say what should take a minute or less. Maybe like I’m doing here. So bear with us!!!

Go easy with us. We want to have normal conversations. Just with some modifications.

Any suggestions?

Peace
Larry H

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