Short-term memory, absolutely appalling….

*have it too

I also cant see well

MadMeg, yes, my FiL suddenly asked where MiL (dead ten years) was. By then we knew he had dementia, though.

Woollywoman

I’m glad it’s not just me forgetting the Wordle solution seconds after I have done it… hmmm…

Same here. Glad it’s not just me.

Me too, but as long as I can carry on wordling in 5 languages, I'm not too worried about forgetting the answers.

I cant always remember what I had for dinner last night, names dissapear only to re appear when not needed.
I am 72, I do crosswords and read a lot , I am on the social team at Slimming world all people facing and names to remember, do Move it or lose it which has dance sequences to remember , and knit and natter although its more the natter, I do all the tea and coffee and remember who has what for the group, I am not worried

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

I have managed to put some washing out on the line today. It’s a bit breezy and there’s a bit of sun even though it’s still quite cold.
When I bought it in I put it in the tumble dryer and asked Alexa to remind me in 10 minutes.
It must only have been five minutes later when I asked her to do it and she said you’re already have a tumble timer 🤦‍♀️

Shinamae

ixion

I can't remember the day's Wordle solution almost as soon as I've posted it.

Is it just me?🤔

I’m exactly the same. I have to go back and check it. 😵‍💫

I use the previous day’s answer as my starting word, but have long given up trying to remember it. I take a screenshot.

If not remembering names is a sign of dementia I've had it for nearly 70 years. When I worked in police admin I could never remember names but I knew everyone's collar number.

My mum had dementia and was very aware of her memory declining. But there were other signs too. Confusion and the inability to read her beloved novels.

A change of walking can be an indicator.
I saw it with my brother in law and a friends husband long before they were diagnosed.
Another factor is loss of empathy.

Allira
My attitude to the matter too.

DH says he envies me because I can watch TV series or films and not remember them until the last scene, then I say "Oh yes, I remember this now"! I've watched Game of Thrones 3 times and still couldn't tell you the stories. And books - I really only need a few in my library because I read them as if for the first time

A doctor told me that if you forget a name or place but can remember it eventually without prompts, then you're ok!! I'm hanging onto that.

Me too Shinamae. I put everything on my calendar that will fit in the little boxes. My daughter is always checking up on me - oven on/off - heating on/off - front and back door latches on at night. I'm grateful, but it must be a nuisance for her I think. She won't say. My son regularly gives me general knowledge quizzes from his mobile phone. I'm tooembarrassed to ask if he's checking my brains out. When my grandchild visits I have the best fun though because she is only nearly 3 years young and her absolute passion is singing. I join in with songs from 'The Jungle Book' and 'Pinnochio' etc ones that I loved as a child. She is such a tonic.

I’m the same - but I take heart from something I read a while ago (and still remember!) can’t remember where I read it but it said “ if you realise you’re forgetting things then you don’t have a problem”
I don’t know if this is true but - I’m 72 and getting more forgetful - but I don’t worry about it - because I know I’m doing it!

my husband has short term memory loss and was assessed by a memory nurse a few weeks ago. the decision is he has a low chance of dementia at this stage but no solution offered for the actual problem .

I go to the other side of my (small) kitchen and forget what I've gone for. Most of my friends are the same. It's just a general old age thing.

The French have pancakes on 2 February to celebrate Candlemas so go for it! Why not?

Are you sure you are drinking enough fluids in the course of the day? Dehydration can affect memory.

Or are you thinking of too many things at the same time?

Both of the above result in me being unable to find the glasses I have just taken off, my keys or my phone.

Not remembering names is slightly different - I find they do tend to come back if I stop fussing about the gap in my memory.

missdeke

I go to the other side of my (small) kitchen and forget what I've gone for. Most of my friends are the same. It's just a general old age thing.

Missdeke, I’m so relieved to read this!

I think it's par for the course as we get older.

I'm 72 and have started to forget things short term - why I went into a particular room for example.
A friend of the same age has short term memory loss and it does worry her terribly. Her long term memory is fantastic though and I rely on her as I frequently forget things that happened a long time ago.

It's called Alzheimers.

wibblywobblywobblebottom

It's called Alzheimers.

I'm sure that has made everyone on here feel better - thank you so much.