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I’m slowly not able to remember where and what I’m doing daily.

Posted by BoneHead @stsopoci, Nov 18, 2023

I’ve been losing things and not remembering what I am supposed to be doing. Luckly I am computer savvy so I use my calendar and cell phone hourly to remind me. I never had a good memory even when I was young but now it’s really frustrating to suddenly not remembering something that I was doing. What’s my first steps?

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BoneHead | @stsopoci | Dec 11, 2023

I’m going to get a memory test from my doctor.

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Doris Jeanne W. | @dorisjeanne | Dec 11, 2023

I identify so much with many of the folks here! I am 87 and live alone. I had 2 strokes back in Feb. this year, don't remember much of 3 hospitals and several ambulance trips. I do remember 5 weeks in a nursing home for rehab. and my wonderful daughter and son-in-law taking me out and moving into my home with me! I was on a walker for several months, but gradually managed to walk alone, so they could move back home (15 miles away). My memory is not as good now, but might be just my age now! I use whatever helps to jog my memory; also am not very strong. Not complaining!! Very thankful!!!

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vlharvey | @vlharvey | Dec 11, 2023
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I attended a daylong seminar on dementia at Mayo in Rochester, MN, recently and all things relevant to that diagnosis were thoroughly discussed. It was tremendous. One of the takeaways was that most people who worry about their forgetfulness don't have a problem. It's when you don't know that you don't remember you have an issue. For instance, one presenter said if you forget where you put your coffee cup, that's normal. If you forget how to make coffee, that's problematic. Someone else here mentioned using lists and notes. I have actually been doing that since my 30s (now 60s). I am occasionally made fun of, but I do not forget much as it's somewhere on the list. Just remember to consult the list! Another practice also already mentioned that works for me is always putting things in the same exact spot and be purposeful about everything you do. I even say to myself, "I am hanging my coat in the hall closet" to help remember where it's at. Most importantly, try not to worry too much. I think that makes things worse.

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Do you know if you can do a remote daylong seminar? How would I find that out?

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davej | @davej | Dec 11, 2023

Your right I always forget to vacuum and dust so I guess it can wait till I remember

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irr4et | @irr4et | Dec 11, 2023

Have you tried taking 1 tsp of Virgin Coconut Oil in jar in am and 1 pm? The Caprylic Acid and Lauric Acid in Virgin coconut oil are the fuel the brain uses to make new brain cells (neurons). You can Google all about it. Also Dr Dale Bredeson has written all called End of Alzheimers and in it explains all you need to know. It’s hugely crucial to stop sugary foods, drinks and white foods bc they cause Type 3 Diabetes in the brain which causes the death of brain cells.

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emaureen | @emaureen | Dec 12, 2023

I find that I can remember things better if I say them aloud, even a mumble. This is particularly relevant if I'm about to go into another room to do something routine. It lessens occasions of going through a doorway and wondering "Why did I come in here?"

Someone told me she'd read that these memory wipes are caused by a new room equalling a new event.

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BoneHead | @stsopoci | Dec 12, 2023
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I find that I can remember things better if I say them aloud, even a mumble. This is particularly relevant if I'm about to go into another room to do something routine. It lessens occasions of going through a doorway and wondering "Why did I come in here?"

Someone told me she'd read that these memory wipes are caused by a new room equalling a new event.

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Exactly what I’ve found out. I can remember 8 digit numbers by saying them out loud. But you tell me 3 different items and 5 minutes later I’ve forgot 2 of them.

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