I’ve always had a great memory but now sometimes words are coming out wrong and I’m not remembering appointments as well as I used to. (Of course, I’ve learned to write them down, that’s not the issue.)

i was leading a book discussion a few nights ago and I had forgotten a fairly minor part of the plot from having reread the book a few weeks ago. I also said the wrong name of a restaurant later in the evening. And I’m not so quick at Jeopardy any more.

I do socialize a lot, I read and I stay engaged with the world.

I’m not asking for suggestions like do crossword puzzles or Sudoko. I’m asking more how to accept this and not catastrophize it into dementia – which is what my Mom did.

Thanks for any support. In Social, but offensive comments will be flagged.