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41. We all misplace things, that's pretty normal

Tue Jun 6, 2023, 07:05 PM

Jun 2023

But if you forget what things are FOR, that is a cause for concern.

So, losing your keys is normal. Forgetting what a key is for, that's not normal.

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Three years ago, I was told by my Dr. that I had Alzheimer's. [View all] 40RatRod Jun 2023 OP

Bravo! You're doing what you need to do, to take care of yourself. CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2023 #1

Thanks for posting. Haggard Celine Jun 2023 #2

about leaving the room and not remembering why NJCher Jun 2023 #15

if u turn around, you'll remember. mopinko Jun 2023 #20

yeah, another thing is to anticipate the doorway NJCher Jun 2023 #22

I used something sinmilar to this to help me stop smoking. Gore1FL Jun 2023 #34

Thanks for posting this. Haggard Celine Jun 2023 #21

I am terrified of dementia or Alzheimer's NJCher Jun 2023 #23

i gotta read that, barbtries Jun 2023 #35

I wonder to but it mostly short term memory Tree Lady Jun 2023 #19

Leaving the room and forgetting why you left - soldierant Jun 2023 #46

Boy, what timely, helpful posts for me. cilla4progress Jun 2023 #3

Wow. What GREAT NEWS! Glad you knew better and kept living your life . . . CousinIT Jun 2023 #4

Thank you for posting. debm55 Jun 2023 #5

Maybe, like me, you are just getting older. AnnaLee Jun 2023 #6

I feel this is a slippery slope. I've never had a great memory for names and finding the right word LymphocyteLover Jun 2023 #28

So you're accepting a diagnosis of dementia based on that surprise test vanlassie Jun 2023 #7

I can't help but wonder . . . Richard D Jun 2023 #8

I too doubtful Jazz Jon Jun 2023 #9

I wonder if some of my tools are in your shop. gibraltar72 Jun 2023 #10

Hahaha vanlassie Jun 2023 #54

Just read your post. I don't think there is anything wrong with you, other than being 81 yrs old. patphil Jun 2023 #11

Ditto n/t malaise Jun 2023 #42

Like Bruce Willis I have Frontotemporal Dementia Omaha Steve Jun 2023 #12

Sending you good vibes, Steve. Elessar Zappa Jun 2023 #14

Omaha Steve, I'm wishing you the best. MLAA Jun 2023 #30

You can see the damage in an MRI Omaha Steve Jun 2023 #32

Thanks. That must have been really jarring. MLAA Jun 2023 #33

The diagnosis for not finding the right tools in your workshop is Beastly Boy Jun 2023 #13

I am assuming you got a second opinion ? drray23 Jun 2023 #16

Great news & thanks for sharing with us. Quakerfriend Jun 2023 #17

Thank you for sharing your logical responses to the medical world. Which calls itself a "practice." ancianita Jun 2023 #18

How many four letter words starting with "F" can you come up with in an allotted time? BarbD Jun 2023 #24

Everyone forgets where they left the car keys once in a while. keithbvadu2 Jun 2023 #25

Exactly! ShazzieB Jun 2023 #43

My keys are on a keyring that says: moonscape Jun 2023 #44

When my mother was diagnosed, Jarqui Jun 2023 #26

Lately I have been forgetting things and my short term memory has deteriorated riverbendviewgal Jun 2023 #27

According to some opinions living alone may have as much to do with your memory Ford_Prefect Jun 2023 #39

Thank you for your response. riverbendviewgal Jun 2023 #40

We all misplace things, that's pretty normal Random Boomer Jun 2023 #41

Forgetting how to do familiar things is a sign of dementia, ... Trueblue Texan Jun 2023 #50

Such a great post and so many good comments. We all are subject to mental and physical decline. erronis Jun 2023 #29

When my hubby noticed his own lapses he began cognitive care. SleeplessinSoCal Jun 2023 #31

Thanks so much for this important post, and hugs to you Hekate Jun 2023 #36

Its a simple fact, that for us older folk, THERE'S A LOT TO BE REMEMBERED! 70sEraVet Jun 2023 #37

My father had dementia in his last few years. wnylib Jun 2023 #38

Your doctor was incompetent as well as negligent. Trueblue Texan Jun 2023 #49

Well, based on several factors I am pretty sure I have it. OldBaldy1701E Jun 2023 #45

Thank you, and congrats on a not a worst case diagnosis. alfredo Jun 2023 #47

Thank you very much for posting this... Trueblue Texan Jun 2023 #48

Yes 40RatRod Jun 2023 #52

Thank you. NT Trueblue Texan Jun 2023 #53

If forgetting stuff isn't a normal, everyday problem... MiHale Jun 2023 #51

It seems memory problems are Deminpenn Jun 2023 #55

Thank you for sharing that...much greater help than you can know (n/t) Moostache Jun 2023 #56