Share your early symptoms of forgetting: What can help?

Thank you, Patti
Your exercise tips are especially helpful! I will try them.
Hope your day also goes well.
Ruth

Thanks Ruth!
Have to say too that I suffered a 'compression fracture' of my back years ago 1991 (31 yrs of age) where I came to a realization that staying active, any activity rather than simply sitting whether for work, or watching tv, etc. ....any activity is beneficial. And exercise after meals is imperative!

Another 'game changer' for me was in 2017, while working for Northwestern Mutual, Milwaukee, WI, in their new building, I discovered the benefits of 'desks that have the ability for the employee to raise and lower' their desks. I searched for this same option for my home office and found Versadesk.com where for approxiamtely $350, a 'desk riser' could be set atop of another existing desk giving you the same options, to 'raise' and 'lower' the the desktop that holds up to 40#s e.g. a computer terminal & laptop.

Just a thought for folks experiencing orthopedic issues that might be eleviated by the abililty to raise/lower the desk throughout their day.

One more thought...something that doesn't cost anything - turn on some good tunes (I like smooth jazz because there's no vocals) and dance, simply dance....move around.
Take a break in your busy day and listen to smooth jazz, or any music you like and move around, dance in your kitchen, livingroom, outdoors, just dance!

Thanks,
Patti

p.s. I'm not endorsing any particular product or company, simply sharing what works for me.

This is wonderful! Thanks for Lumosity.com free brain training exercises--I'll try it. Also helps to write down experiences and memories, especially for me but maybe someday for the next gen.

Of course! Why didn't I think about dancing? Thanks!

I do the same thing
I am 85 often forget names etc
Beat two different cancers last three years
Find I need to have a repetitive schedule and lots of exercise
Starting to gain muscle tone again
Need to have projects
Built new flagstone patio 12 by 12 all new flower beds etc this summer
This winter finally back to 45 minute morning walks at condo in Florida to cold in canada winters
Redoing second bathroom tiling, vanity, plumbing etc this winter
Start golfing soon
Enjoy grand kids two week visit First great grand child this spring. But the best thing is a really good wife to help you along
there is lots of good life left after 85
Bob a
Lots of love to everyone
Spiritual thoughts are a big help as well and a good oncologist along with my daily Mayo messages

Doctor’s appointments and Webb and Email addresses, if in a written down format, that can be referred to without going to the vault (computer info.) is so useful because it is difficult remembering all those computer and phone security references!

Who can remember all the UNIQUE user IDs and passwords. I use a standard address book and enter info under the ABCs.....so if I need Apple ID/password it is under A, if Chase bank under C, if Ebay it's under E, Dr Welby under W and I leave enough space to enter if I need to reset passwords which seem to change periodically. I keep address book right next to my computer....This will also be a help if I suddenly leave this "mortal coil" so my family can access websites as needed. I seem to be able to remember the ones I use frequently, but for those once a year, it's a life saver.

For the past 3 years my husband has been having trouble remembering things we have talked about and also repeating himself. We have tried changing up medications; he exercises faithfully every day and stays active outside too, eats well, has type 2 diabetes with blood sugars well controlled. Last year at annual physical, his PCP ordered a vit D level. It was low!! We have started replacement and I am seeing a difference in just a weeks' time!
I don't know if this will help anyone else, but certainly isn't too expensive to have the lab test done. Grateful for the forum where I learn SO much!

Note to self to check Vitamin D! Thanks. Hope he continues to improve.

Great idea's. We are not always on top of things but..when word retrival does not come it is so embarassing. Since the pandemic I have seen younger people dealing with this as well. Thx.