Although I have done much business with this woman for years, I could not for the life of me remember her name! This is more than just today, but for the past few weeks. I started calling her Mary, but kept feeling that wasn't quite right. Then saw that her email was stated MaryJane. I finally admitted to her today, I just couldn't seem to remember her name. She laughed and said it was Maryjane.
A few months ago, I couldn't seem to remember where the pool was that I normally visit in the condo development. I walked and walked looking for it and finally had to ask a resident.
I know it's pretty intense taking care of mom right now, but is this normal? I kinda slough it off with laughter, but should I be concerned? cadams
I think it's probably stress, preoccupation, and exhaustion. The past few years, I feel like I'll go through phases where I'll reach for a memory and there's just a blank white spot. It feels like the memory's just gone, but then if I backtrack or talk to someone who shares the memory, it brings it back up to the surface. If you are preoccupied with your mom's care, maybe it's disrupting the flow of information and memories that you normally don't have to work to recall?
Both my boss and I are senior citizens, and there are times we just stare at each other trying to remember a name or place. Eventually the information will come to us. He would joke that between us there is still one good brain :)
I found taking a prescription medicine to calm my nerves has helped. Now if I can't recall a name or place, I really don't care :P The answer will show up eventually, like at midnight !!