Season Two Episode Three
What Was That Word Again? When To Worry
In Episode 3, Season Two of One Mouthy Dame, Judith taps into a common worry as we get older – the one where you forget a word and can’t remember it to save your soul! Tune in and listen to what she learned about normal memory loss.
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Show Notes
Topics
• When you forget a word, when is it time to worry about memory issues
• Two words for always starting a Wordle game
• How can anyone forget “cheesecake”
• What’s considered normal memory loss
• What may be of concern regarding memory loss
• If you have concerns at any time, contact your physician
Quotes Worth Repeating
“What I'm sharing is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment. If you have concerns at any time, contact your physician” J Henry
“Forgetting a casual acquaintance’s name, having to think twice about what day it is when you wake up, or misplacing keys or your cell phone (as long as it’s not someplace odd, like the fridge), is typically considered normal aging.”
“If memory issues are impacting your daily life in ways like getting lost on a route you normally take, not remembering a family member’s name, or trouble following directions or a recipe, this could be cause for concern.” J Henry
“There actually is a word for that “tip of the tongue” feeling when you forget a word. It’s called “Lethologica.”
“Since we’ve never been our age before, it’s good to have some idea of what might be an issue and what might not.”
Website/App/Book Recommendations
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Age Related Forgetfulness
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