Takin’ It Easy
I’m loving this stage of my life, at least on most days. I focus on a good walk, some reading, preparing small meals, taking a mid-day nap, watching a little TV, chatting with a friend or two and going to bed before 10:00.
On the other hand there are a few things I don’t like so much–like forgetting certain words when I need them, or the name of a neighbor, or the date of my best friend’s birthday.
I remember my mother’s plan for managing these challenges in her late years. She pinned a sheet of paper to the wall next to her pantry and jotted down the numbers and names she wanted to remember. No cell phones in her day,
I was in the grocery store the other day and suddenly my mind went blank when it came to punching in my membership number. I stopped for a second and then it popped into my mind and all was well. When I returned home I thought about my mother’s trick and grabbed a small card and jotted down some notes and codes to keep in my wallet for quick reference.
“For every minute spent organizing, an hour is earned.” – Anonymous.
Sounds good to me! 
I’m all for this idea, Karen. I’m glad we are facing the same challenges along with so many in our generation. Keep up the great work–keep going! Love you.
Great topic! I use the “Notes” feature on my iPhone to list items to buy at various stores and it’s a great help! There is also a magnetic pouch you can put on your refrigerator called “The Vial of Life.” It’s supposed to hold emergency contact information that paramedics or police can readily see but it could also hold some 3×5 cards with names of friends (or workmen) and their phone numbers.
As you’ve always said, “Getting old ain’t for wimps.” If we share our struggles and practical remedies, our sisterhood can all be stronger! Blessings to all!
The problem is, as we get older our brains are so full of wisdom and knowledge that a little bit overflows and gets lost sometimes
I HAD RO LAUGH AT THIS ONE BECAUSE JUST A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO WHEN i WAS RESPONDING TO YOUR EMAIL AND TYPING MY EMAIL ADDRESS i FORGOT PART OF MY NUMBER~ COULD NOT THINK OF THE WORD ‘COMCAST’ I could not believe it and so thankful it came to me real quick!
Thanks a lot! The funniest thing is one day I was visiting a friend and she was talking on the phone and she hesitated, and looked at me and said, “Margaret, who am I ? ” She was serious and when she hung up the phone she and I both had a good laugh. laughter is good medicine! Tahnks for a good one. Margaret