Memory Loss Glenn/Connie

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Hello, Glenn.........

This is certainly an interesting situation you have. I believe we all have

some kind problem with our memory......or think we have.........and we don't

really know whether it is because of all the sleep we have missed, or the

medications we are taking. As long as it does not complicate your life

seriously, I wouldn't spend too much time worrying about it.

I truly believe in the premise that you have to " use it or lose it " ......that

it is very important to try to keep learning new things as we get older....to

keep our minds active.....to use our memories.

I don't use the memory settings onmy telephone, so I have to remember at least

some telephone numbers. When I balance my bank account, I do it in my head

and not on a calculator.......unless I run into a problem that has to be

checked. These are just little things, but I believe that all the little

things add up in our daily life.

From what I've heard it's quite normal after 50 to run into some memory loss.

You write notes and make lists and use reminders......but I have also read

that you can still grow neurons in your brain if you keep on learning new

stuff......( I think I have the right ) .......

I find that just learning to use the computer and all that it involves has

helped me already. I feel like I remember things a lot better. And of

course, I throw this up to my husband all the time in an effort to get him to

learn more about it.............not much luck so far.

For a while there, I had made a tape of all my personal telephone numbers and

I would listen to it driving to work and then try to remember them. I think

this sort of thing works if you really persevere. I was particularly

challenged since my wayward daughter has moved 15 times...........and that was

15 addresses and telephone numbers that I had to remember..........and my son

has probably had about 10 also.

I do agree that it's easier to keep your sense of humor, though, and laugh

about it .......and keep on making your notes and lists.................

I believe you will know if you ever run into a serious memory problem, like

forgetting where the refrigerator is or how to operate the microwave.

Remember what they say..... " Don't sweat the small stuff.........and it's all

small stuff..... "

Good luck........let me know if your memory improves........if you can

remember to..........:-)

Connie