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Lori Grosser Rhoden
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0 posted 2018-02-01 05:43 AM





My memory is failing.
I suppose I am of that age
where this starts to happen.
I don’t like it.
Dementia and Alzheimers
runs in the family.
I don’t care to have
early onset of either.
That is why I’m not
getting it checked out.
Smart, right?
I’ll do something about it
when I get lost on the way to work.
In the meantime,
when I can’t recall a conversation
with my husband,
(he says I don’t listen.)
I’ll just assume he is mistaken.

LGR(C)2/1/18


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Bluesy Socrateaser
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In The Mirror
1 posted 2018-02-01 10:40 AM


So it seems that when you're younger and really busy, your mind is being 'trained' throughout the day and the memory's 'filing system' is naturally more efficient.
When things slow down a little as you get older, well then...so does the 'system'.

That being said, if you ever do "forget how to get to work", ya, Miss Lori, it's time for a chat.  


...just bein' Bluesy

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana
2 posted 2018-02-01 10:55 AM


Sorry to hear this . . . I lost my way from my doctor's office back home, Lori. I have it pretty bad.

~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways.

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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3 posted 2018-02-01 03:02 PM


Bluesy,
I have no sense of direction, so I get lost pretty easy anyway. I'm not to that point with to and from work-I can do that with my eyes closed (sometimes I do) ~L

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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4 posted 2018-02-01 03:05 PM


Oh Jerry I'm so sorry to hear that. That must have been upsetting. I'm not having that much trouble yet, knock on wood. ~L
Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16
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So. El Monte, California
5 posted 2018-02-03 12:15 PM


It doesn't run in my family but I think it scares us all as we get older.
Lori Grosser Rhoden
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Fair to middlin' of nowhere
6 posted 2018-02-03 02:24 PM


Hey Ida, good to hear from you. And I think you make an excellent point. Thanks for sharing it. ~L
Poet In Pink
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MI
7 posted 2018-02-03 06:13 PM


It is scary to think about for sure. My Mom had Dementia as I cared for her and both of my Aunts had/have it too. All we can do is try to keep our minds busy and pray for the best Nicely penned Lori Lou ~ Huggerz
Lori Grosser Rhoden
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since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere
8 posted 2018-02-04 04:05 AM


Pinkbraincells,
I keep hoping that writing poetry is good stimulation for the old noggin and is saving my brain from turning to rotting mush from watching TV. ~L

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