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lpbk2713

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6. At 75 I sometimes say senior moment, geriatric moment,

Fri Nov 1, 2019, 12:51 PM

Nov 2019

or some times brain fart. I don't stress because I don't recall who was in a certain movie or who lives on what street. It's been that way as far back as I can recall. The day I go to the grocery store in my underwear is when I will think I have cause for concern.

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Is "senior moment" now politically incorrect? [View all] LAS14 Nov 2019 OP

Oh for heavens sake! I am 64 years old and yes, I have Senior moments, and I say so. redstatebluegirl Nov 2019 #1

Everyone is free to decide what is appropriate for them jberryhill Nov 2019 #2

How would I know in advance??? I added the para below to my OP. LAS14 Nov 2019 #3

Life is full of risks jberryhill Nov 2019 #5

Actually, that's the least of my worries at the age of 77. shraby Nov 2019 #4

At 75 I sometimes say senior moment, geriatric moment, lpbk2713 Nov 2019 #6

All this PC perfection needs to apply to everyone equally. braddy Nov 2019 #7

That's nuts. I'm a walking and talking senior moment. Vinca Nov 2019 #8

Not if I say it about myself. crickets Nov 2019 #9

I just call them "brain farts". Simple, effective, and doesn't offend anyone! Initech Nov 2019 #10

It might offend people with gastrological problems. scheming daemons Nov 2019 #16

Like Trump? Initech Nov 2019 #17

Trump inhales his own farts RhodeIslandOne Nov 2019 #54

I have a t-shirt that says "senior discount please" mokawanis Nov 2019 #11

Because no young person ever has to grope for a word PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2019 #12

Yes RobinA Nov 2019 #24

I'm afraid you're mistaken. I and my friends have been 20 and we've been aged and we know. LAS14 Nov 2019 #36

I'm afraid you're mistaken. I and my friends have been 20 and we've been aged and we know. LAS14 Nov 2019 #35

So you are saying no young person ever fumbles for a word? PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2019 #37

My wife is 63 OriginalGeek Nov 2019 #40

As Pointexter says. At the headline I was fine. After reading the Hortensis Nov 2019 #13

I like to make it clear that it's because of the natural... LAS14 Nov 2019 #14

Sure. My husband's said that kind of thing plenty of times. Hortensis Nov 2019 #19

What you say makes sense, but laughter in the face of aging is such a blessing. LAS14 Nov 2019 #20

It certainly is. :) And sometimes humor's just wry, kind, wise. Hortensis Nov 2019 #22

Fighting battles like these is why we lose scheming daemons Nov 2019 #15

I have occasional bouts of CRS myself. mackdaddy Nov 2019 #18

:-) LAS14 Nov 2019 #21

I'm having a senior moment with this senior moment thread. dware Nov 2019 #23

This makes me so angry DavidDvorkin Nov 2019 #25

You just made my day dware Nov 2019 #26

Don't look now, but klook Nov 2019 #30

Ha ha heh...thanks for the nice laugh. Very healthy way of handling this...take care!! By the... SWBTATTReg Nov 2019 #51

A lot of our friends, old just like us, use that phrase to refer to themselves DavidDvorkin Nov 2019 #53

asked my late mother once, "Did you ever forget things when you were young?" Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2019 #27

Are you saying that old people don't really find their memory.. LAS14 Nov 2019 #34

memory lapses occur at all ages Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2019 #39

This is an article about distinguishing normal memory lapses... LAS14 Nov 2019 #42

At a certain age you have so much knowledge and information in your brain that it kimbutgar Nov 2019 #28

As long as millenial moment is ok randr Nov 2019 #29

IDK, I'm 58 and considered a senior in many stores. It's definitely appropriate as I notice it more. TheBlackAdder Nov 2019 #31

I'm early 60s and work in tech. Ageism is very real and we don't need phrases that reinforce the Dream Girl Nov 2019 #32

It applies to a real phenomenon. That can cause embarrasment or smiles. LAS14 Nov 2019 #33

"Senior moments" may be a way some people cope with the beginning of Dream Girl Nov 2019 #41

Senior Moments do NOT imply "cute, but harmless...doddering people." LAS14 Nov 2019 #45

Gotcha. I'm maybe at the younger end of "old" Dream Girl Nov 2019 #48

Yes, I can see how one's environment could be a big deal... LAS14 Nov 2019 #49

...Or who holds ageist stereotypes Dream Girl Nov 2019 #50

Right. nt LAS14 Nov 2019 #52

Hi, again, Dream Girl. LAS14 Nov 2019 #57

I really appreciate this response. The information you provided on balance is super helpful as I'm Dream Girl Nov 2019 #58

Oh geez, I hope not because I'm getting really good at it. Pathwalker Nov 2019 #38

:-) Laughter is the best medicine!!! nt LAS14 Nov 2019 #43

Ha! DavidDvorkin Nov 2019 #47

I'm 65, and I really resent people using phrases like...er...what was the question? stopbush Nov 2019 #44

:-) nt LAS14 Nov 2019 #46

I call it a CRS moment frogmarch Nov 2019 #55

I'll be 64 this month customerserviceguy Nov 2019 #56