You Know When You're Getting Old When---
Oh, boy, I did it again. I sent an email out to the wrong place. You have no idea how upset it made me when I realized what I'd done. Even worse, I didn't realize it until it also came to me. Of course a young person might do the same thing, but probably not with something as important as this was. It made me come to a decision, I'm doing far too many things for a woman of my age and I plan to do something about it.
Of course I've had plenty of other big hints about getting older--all I have to do is look in the mirror and see all the wrinkles. I dye my hair but know I'm not fooling anyone, but it does make me feel better.
How about going into a room and not remembering why you came there? The only way to get the memory back is to leave the room, then it's "Oh, yeah, I was going after..." And it's possible, you might forget the second time around.
I have tricks I use to make sure I've taken the pills I need to take otherwise I truly wouldn't remember if I took them or not.
Whenever I'm going somewhere I make lists to remind me of what I need to take--and I make lists about what I plan to do each day. Sometimes I even post these lists on Facebook. Though it makes people think I'm a dynamo, I'm just writing what I plan to do so I'll do it. After all, if you tell the whole world then you're obligated, right?
I'm still putting on the right amount of clothes and in the right order, so that's a good sign. I don't get lost when I'm driving around--of course Mrs. Magellan helps with that.
Having taken care of people with Alzheimer's I do know all the signs, so far most of my failings are I can chalk up to old-age.
When you've been around as long as I have and been through as much, I guess one has to expect some slow down and making mistakes.
I've been blessed with a great husband and best friend, a wonderful family, lots of great memories, abilities that I've been able to use all my life, so I'm going to quit griping and just go on enjoying each day as it comes.
Marilyn
http://fictionforyou.com
Of course I've had plenty of other big hints about getting older--all I have to do is look in the mirror and see all the wrinkles. I dye my hair but know I'm not fooling anyone, but it does make me feel better.
How about going into a room and not remembering why you came there? The only way to get the memory back is to leave the room, then it's "Oh, yeah, I was going after..." And it's possible, you might forget the second time around.
I have tricks I use to make sure I've taken the pills I need to take otherwise I truly wouldn't remember if I took them or not.
Whenever I'm going somewhere I make lists to remind me of what I need to take--and I make lists about what I plan to do each day. Sometimes I even post these lists on Facebook. Though it makes people think I'm a dynamo, I'm just writing what I plan to do so I'll do it. After all, if you tell the whole world then you're obligated, right?
I'm still putting on the right amount of clothes and in the right order, so that's a good sign. I don't get lost when I'm driving around--of course Mrs. Magellan helps with that.
Having taken care of people with Alzheimer's I do know all the signs, so far most of my failings are I can chalk up to old-age.
When you've been around as long as I have and been through as much, I guess one has to expect some slow down and making mistakes.
I've been blessed with a great husband and best friend, a wonderful family, lots of great memories, abilities that I've been able to use all my life, so I'm going to quit griping and just go on enjoying each day as it comes.
Marilyn
http://fictionforyou.com
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