Senior moment #7,243?

@TheHorse (225234)
Walnut Creek, California
December 20, 2024 12:21pm CST
Have you ever had what might be described as a "senior moment"? Just now I went into the bathroom to retrieve my prescription (lower back) pain meds. I wanted to call and see if my new bottle is ready for pickup, and needed the phone number from the bottle. In my mind I (subconsciously) coded "one thing to do." While in there, I noticed that my non-prescription pain med (Naproxin Sodium) was in the wrong place on my shelf. I moved it to its proper place. Having done "one thing" I returned to my desk, ready to call the pharmacy. I returned to my bathroom, retrieved the bottle, called and checked (it's ready) and then returned the bottle to its proper place. Then I started this post. Have you ever had a "senior moment"? As an act of defiance (or perhaps redemption), I went into my kitchen for a sip of Gatorade, and got distracted by my leftover sandwich from Subway. I took a bite of the sandwich (one thing), took a sip of Gatorade, and returned to my desk, feeling "cured." I guess my follow-up question would be: When you have do get a couple of things done, do you "code" the number of things you have to do in your mind? Oh dear. I have to pee again! (just kidding)
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (73360)
• United States
20 Dec
I think I need to create a “senior moment tracker” app. I’ll be a billionaire.
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popciclecold
@popciclecold (39943)
• United States
20 Dec
Lol.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (225234)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec
Do it! Me and my world famous organization, OPWA, will support you.
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Kareng
@kareng (72110)
• United States
20 Dec
Yep, me too!
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44280)
• United States
20 Dec
I just walk into a room and forget why I went in there and what I wanted or needed.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (225234)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec
Heh, don't tell anybody, but I do that all the time.
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Kareng
@kareng (72110)
• United States
20 Dec
@TheHorse Our little secret!!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (225234)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Dec
@kareng Yep.
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (49233)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
20 Dec
I need to renew my prescriptions too. Was thinking about going out to the pharmacy but it's wet snowing and I don't want to get wet (I might melt). Don't even suggest an umbrella because I tried that when it was somewhat warmer and it wasn't practical when pushing a recalcitrant walker that insists I have both hands on the handles or it goes wherever it wants, usually into oncoming traffic.
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (49233)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
20 Dec
@TheHorse Just about.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (225234)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Dec
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The Horse
@TheHorse (225234)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec
Reminds me of those wobbledy wobbledy shopping carts.
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (76720)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Dec
I don't think I really do as far as that's concerned. But, think George has had a lot of them.
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (76720)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Dec
@TheHorse I have forgetful moments for sure. Just like we all do, but nothing alarming.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (225234)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Dec
@kaylachan I forget names of famous people more than anything else.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (225234)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Dec
I am glad you are of sound mind.
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Loretta
@noni1959 (10312)
• United States
20 Dec
I have to email myself lists to do and then I update and forward to me again. Those moments come often. I have ADD and aging so I can say, "every single moment" moments.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (225234)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec
Heh. I send myself email reminders as well, In fact, you reminded me of one I don't have to check now: "Call John." Gracias!
Yumeko
@aureategloom (11051)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
20 Dec
starting so many things at the same time and getting distracted by Subway sandwich would be described as ADD nowadays i don't "code" i just try to get it done asap before i forget
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The Horse
@TheHorse (225234)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec
Sigh. I have four (4) things to get done on the errand run I am about to make. Will I get them all done?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (225234)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec
@aureategloom I do that sometimes. But today I trusted my remaining brain cells.
Yumeko
@aureategloom (11051)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
20 Dec
@TheHorse i'm sure you can do it! write them down and draw checkboxes next to the taks, so you can check them when you're done. i used to do that when i had more responsibilites
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Kareng
@kareng (72110)
• United States
20 Dec
Yes, all the time. It happens mainly when I leave the den. Could be to go check on what's cooking in the kitchen, or to fix our plates and bring back to den, or bathroom, swap laundry around, etc. and the hubby says, "hey, can you bring me a bottle of water back or bring me a snack, etc."
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Kareng
@kareng (72110)
• United States
21 Dec
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The Horse
@TheHorse (225234)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Dec
Add "one" to your list of things to get done
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Amber
@AmbiePam (96971)
• United States
20 Dec
Every time I have a “senior moment” I assume I’m one step closer to turning into my late dementia ridden mother. Turns out, my sister assumes the same thing.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (96971)
• United States
20 Dec
@TheHorse I don’t know. My mom could make out a few chords on the piano when she was past being able to speak.
The Horse
@TheHorse (225234)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec
Heh. I wonder if I'll still be able to play music when I can no longer remember anything else.
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popciclecold
@popciclecold (39943)
• United States
20 Dec
Yeah, I have senior moments, and they really suck.
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popciclecold
@popciclecold (39943)
• United States
20 Dec
@TheHorse I hope so.
The Horse
@TheHorse (225234)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec
I think I got my errands done without screwing anything up.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (187451)
• United States
20 Dec
I don't code much, therein lies the problem...don't worry it's all downhill from here.. I would try Prevagen but I keep forgetting to buy it... Love your waterfall BTW.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (187451)
• United States
21 Dec
@TheHorseSad, but true..well sorta
The Horse
@TheHorse (225234)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Dec
This made me chuckle. "I would try Prevagen but I keep forgetting to buy it.".
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vanny
@vandana7 (101660)
• India
10 Mar
Aunt is returning on the 20th...I have loads of things to do before she arrives. I plan, and others keep altering them. It is irritating. LOL. I took appointment with Internet guy more than a month ago, and reconfirmed it twice in between. It was for tomorrow. I called the person today, and he says he is out of station so can only make it the day after. This means, I have to go tomorrow to aunt's place for electrical work, and the day after for Internet work. An extra trip, which wipes out 2 hours of my day. You bet I get annoyed, and other things slip my mind. I have a list of items I need to buy so that I do not forget anything and am not forced to move up and down several times. But...when things don't move as planned, I kinda... My day before's senior moment...I went to update my aunt's passbook....the period being long, the lady only updated from 1.1.2025. I did not notice and returned happily. I have to go again...grrrrr
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The Horse
@TheHorse (225234)
• Walnut Creek, California
10 Mar
Sigh.
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much2say
@much2say (57398)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Dec
Yes, senor moments galore here. I don't know about "code" but I do keep a running list in my head, if I can. I find that writing things down helps me the most (yes, with paper and pen).
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much2say
@much2say (57398)
• Los Angeles, California
21 Dec
@TheHorse It had better or I'd be in trouble !
The Horse
@TheHorse (225234)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Dec
Paper and pen? Do those still exist?
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44280)
• United States
30 Dec
Happy New Year to all who read this, especially the Horse.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (225234)
• Walnut Creek, California
31 Dec
Same to you!
Aparna Sen
@Dreamerby (7710)
• Calcutta, India
20 Dec
you keep medicines in the bathroom?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (225234)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec
Is there another place to keep them?
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Aparna Sen
@Dreamerby (7710)
• Calcutta, India
21 Dec
@TheHorse Idk I keep them in a box in the bedside table shelf.
Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (163003)
• United States
20 Dec
No, I do not "code" the number because it is never just one thing. Yes, I have senior moments all of the time. I will not even share the more serious ones with you guys here. I suspect I am more senior than you, but I will say "take care of your back."
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The Horse
@TheHorse (225234)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Dec
I did some curls today. I will try to remember to do some stretches and leg lifts later this evening.
celticeagle
@celticeagle (172936)
• Boise, Idaho
22 Dec
Being 73 I have several senior moments. Like walking into a room and not remembering why. Things like that.
Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (52980)
• Canada
22 Dec
Some days I think that I have enough senior moments to make up hours. Then there are other days where everything goes tickety boo all day long, but I sometimes wonder, was it all great or was the entire day full of senior moments. But, hey I've almost earned the title, since I am not 65 yet, so I accept that.
Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (114250)
• Marion, Ohio
20 Dec
I write lists for a lot of things
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The Horse
@TheHorse (225234)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Dec
I do too sometimes.
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Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (123531)
• Gainesville, Florida
21 Dec
Speaking of senior moments, when I finished reading your discussion I forgot what it was you were writing about. LOL I do have senior moments, but at work I have to be great at multi-tasking in order to keep everything flowing smoothly and efficiently, so it's really trained my brain to be in that mode at all times. So, when I'm at home, I have no problem doing more than one thing at once without getting forgetful. And yes, I do "code" the number of things I need accomplish.
LindaOH
@LindaOHio (186258)
• United States
21 Dec
I can forget what I was going to look up on the internet or add to my grocery cart in a nanosecond. One instant I remember...the next instant I forget. That's why I make so many lists. Have a good weekend.