Tiny tip for over 50s: respect your memory
Sometimes you forget things. So do 30-year-olds. When you forget a word, don’t panic. It’s not the end of the world.
Sometimes you forget things. So do 30-year-olds. When you forget a word, don’t panic. It’s not the end of the world.
So true! Wait–did I already say that? 😉
You’ve put it away in a safe place…
Truly.
As soon as you stop looking for it, it arrives unbidden.
Which is great advice.
I figure the older we are the bigger our memories. Of course it takes that little page longer to run around the brain looking for the requested item!
Nicely said.
Thank you!
What about the stage when sentences, paragraphs, and then whole pages are forgotten?
Time to consult your friendly medical professional 🙂 mind you, I have always forgotten the plots and characters of novels immediately. Much rereading prior to exams!
But really useful for rereading particularly good books!
Forgetting a word happens at any age and is normal. However, if we make the mistake of conflating our age with the episode we are causing ourselves undue worry.
On the other hand, aphasia, the inability to name a common object right in front of you, is another matter and is suggestive of the need for professional evaluation.
Indeed. It’s important not to catastrophise.
It’s definitely not the end of the world but it’s a good idea to check that you are eating well, staying hydrated, and sleeping well. Many of our problems as we age are caused by malnutrition.
Well said.