One thing I've noticed as I get older (I am in my 60s)

[raccoon]

One thing I've noticed as I get older (I am in my 60s) is that I have difficulty remembering who told me what.

For instance, somebody told me about her hairdresser at such and such place. At least I remember the salon. But I can't remember the name of the hairdresser nor who told me that.

Any of y'all out there have the same problem?

[ret5hd]

1. I can't remember talking to Soviet agents...

or molesting 14 yr olds.

[ailsagirl]

8. LOL

I mean, it's funny but it's not

/

[Glorfindel]

2. Not really, but I have always had a problem remembering names.

Otherwise, I'm still my bumbling, agreeable, absent-minded self at the ripe old age of three-score years and ten plus two.

[fierywoman]

3. I've NEVER remembered names. Or the opus number or key of the

symphony I've played a million times. Etc. But I can remember EXACTLY how a tomato soup I ate in Hamburg in 1980 tasted -- and furthermore, I can recreate it.
When you and I were in our early 30's, research came out that there were several types of memory: ah: so THAT explains it!
As for in one's 60's memory loss, there are very interesting "natural" remedies coming to light, if you're interested in that kind of thing -- many have to do with coconut oil, or upping fat in the diet (the brain is something like -- 80% fat?)

[Siwsan]

4. Remembering names can be an issue, for me.

That really is the main thing I forget, although sometimes I can misplace things REALLY fast. I just don't stress over it, and soon the name pops back into memory, or I remember where I put whatever it was I lost. I think the stressing about forgetting is what keeps things blocked.

I remember when my Mom, who was a big control freak, was first starting to have memory issues - she'd get so frustrated and angry - denying she was forgetting anything. Maybe it was out of fear - who knows. She did, in the end, develop Alzheimer's, which made her even MORE angry.

I realize that there could be a genetic component, to that form of disease, since an aunt and uncle on Mom's side, also developed dementia conditions. I take hope in the fact that we have much longevity, on both sides of our family, and until Mom's generation, they all died with their cognitive abilities pretty much intact.

None the less, I am cognizant that it could happen to me, too. But I've decided to just roll with the punches, take a deep breath, and take comfort in the fact that the word or name will most likely reappear, in due time.

[hlthe2b]

5. I couldn't remember names when I was in my 20s. However, I do try to take a long pause

and consider the name, repeat it, consider it again, when introduced. If it is someone I am likely to encounter again I can usually remember at least their first name.

My memory is a bit funny in that I remember numbers really well from years past (addresses from many many prior residences, past phone numbers, sometimes important dates long past) and a lot of trivial details from years past.

If I am honest, though, I have to say that it has always annoyed me when people tell me a story/fact/announcement that I first told them and quite recently--as though they are informing ME. It is very very very hard when it repeatedly happens to just ignore it. For that reason, i try very hard to remember things (especially personal accounts) that others related to me. Still, I don't think it appropriate to embarrass others and I do try not to.

[MLAA]

6. You are not alone. I too have noticed my memory is not what it was 8 or 10 years ago. 😬

[procon]

7. I never remember names of people who are just passing through my life.

Its always been that way for me. Unless it was something very memorable or I meet that person more often, there just isn't enough of a personal connection to retain their names.

[Laffy Kat]

9. I can't remember people names but can remember their pets'.

It's embarrassing. I know I must appear ridiculous with that deer-in-the-headlights looks trying to place the person talking to me, and all I can think to ask is, "How's your hamster, Snowball?"

[sl8]

10. Do you remember making the same post yesterday?

And last week?

And you're not in your 60s, you're 84.

[zanana1]

14. Okay, smartass.

That was mean.

[sl8]

15. Seriously?

Smartass, OK, that's a fair cop.

Unless what I said were true, how is it mean?

[zanana1]

22. I was kidding. nt

[sl8]

23. Oops.

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Good one.

[Lil Missy]

19. I thought it was funny.

[UTUSN]

11. I have a problem with people bragging how young they are

[left-of-center2012]

12. Nope. I don't go to hair dressers

As a 71 year old balding man

[Fla Dem]

13. I forget who I've told someone something.

I always feel like I have to say, If I've already told you this already, stop me.

[femmocrat]

16. What is worse, I can't remember if I told (someone) something.

I hate to think that I'm becoming my grandmother, telling the same stories over and over. Please stop me if I told you this already!

[NotASurfer]

17. I bought The Memory Book to help with that sort of thing

But I can't remember where I put the damn book now

[sarcasmo]

18. I don't recall talking to George Papadapolous.

[zanana1]

21. Did talk to his brother...

Peter Papadopolous?

[zanana1]

20. Everything has to go on my calendar.

A wall calendar, no less. In BIG letters. Lots of exclamation points! Different colors for different activities. I could go on, but I've forgotten what I was going to say.