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In reply to the discussion: Three years ago, I was told by my Dr. that I had Alzheimer's. [View all]soldierant
(8,168 posts)46. Leaving the room and forgetting why you left -
doesn't everyone? there's an old joke that older people spend more time thinking about the hereafter - as in "Now, what am i here after?"
They did an experiment some years ago with medical student - had them take their finals and the class average was 93% - movent them to a different room and comploetely changed how they were seated and the class average dropped to around 50% (Pretty scary that your doctor forgot haf od what he or she learned the instant they left the classroom.)
And ask any choir director - if you rearrange the choir you'll have to teach them all the music again.
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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
Just read your post. I don't think there is anything wrong with you, other than being 81 yrs old.
patphil
Jun 2023
#11
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
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