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No Vested Interest

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105. Hugs to you, and I/we understand. I believe I'm following behind you in the memory issues;
Fri Sep 15, 2017, 03:50 PM
Sep 2017

I'll have them more pronounced than at present, when names and words are my sometimes problems. My mother was memory-impaired at my age, so there's no reason to believe I'll not have the same difficulty in the future.

A post here on DU last week asked "who was the oldest geezer" on DU. I believe I was that one, though I deleted my post, as I said I would, because I believe many of the younger folk, not just on DU but in general, tend to disregard the thoughts and opinions of us seniors.

You have a very full plate - normal home routines, plus physical care of your husband, plus preparing for a move from a home long lived in. A friend of mine, preparing her move from a two-floor townhouse to a smaller condo, advised me, still in my over-large for me one-floor- "Let your kids do it." I'm beginning to think that is good advice and will happen, regardless of my intention to downsize and not have a yard, which I surely don't need.

It's good to hear from you, and I hope you will continue to keep in touch with us on DU, as we've come to know and welcome your thoughtful posts, including the art history, which was always a delight.

In addition to the good words offered here by others, the only thoughts I'll add are to remind you to be kind and loving to yourself and to know that you are loved by your own family and your family here on DU.

I am losing my memory. [View all] CTyankee Sep 2017 OP
K&R... spanone Sep 2017 #1
Oh, this is heartbreaking. LisaM Sep 2017 #2
thank you Lisa. CTyankee Sep 2017 #9
Still here! Lifelong Protester Sep 2017 #3
You have contributed so much to this community (your art posts are legend). demmiblue Sep 2017 #4
thanks. Perhaps my daughter can get back to publishing those art essays I wrote CTyankee Sep 2017 #14
I would love to have a copy and would like to pay for it to offset the cost of producing Tanuki Sep 2017 #29
Pm me with your name and address and I will be glad to get you on the list. CTyankee Sep 2017 #59
I agree with demmiblue. You have been my art teacher and have always loved your posts. Love you CT monmouth4 Sep 2017 #102
Be gentle to yourself CTy. PufPuf23 Sep 2017 #5
I sstruggle with words all the time now, so I understand. CTyankee Sep 2017 #15
. Guy Whitey Corngood Sep 2017 #6
We're here for you, dear CTyankee. catbyte Sep 2017 #7
My husband has had episodes MuseRider Sep 2017 #8
I'm truly sorry... that must be so scary renate Sep 2017 #10
Oh, CTyankee, I can "hear" the distress this is causing you hlthe2b Sep 2017 #11
I will try. I have to. No choice. CTyankee Sep 2017 #17
K&R Solly Mack Sep 2017 #12
Hugs to you DoBotherMe Sep 2017 #13
It's so hard when the caregiver herself needs care. enough Sep 2017 #16
Yes. One is in NYC, one in MA and one in CA. CTyankee Sep 2017 #21
CTyankee, I am sorry you are going through such difficult times. StevieM Sep 2017 #18
Make sure you remember this: We love you. grantcart Sep 2017 #19
(what grantcart said) ..n/t annabanana Sep 2017 #43
Yes CTYankee bdamomma Sep 2017 #214
... Kali Sep 2017 #93
Yes ornotna Sep 2017 #107
This. n/t ms liberty Sep 2017 #122
+1000 nt flying rabbit Sep 2017 #135
😘 Snackshack Sep 2017 #176
1,000,000% what Grantcart said LibraLiz1973 Sep 2017 #180
Take care. barbtries Sep 2017 #20
That's only because I have to go over my posts very carefully and carefully correct CTyankee Sep 2017 #25
well don't feel like the lone ranger in that regard barbtries Sep 2017 #44
"Lone ranger" I guess I'm not the only one... CTyankee Sep 2017 #46
not even close CTyankee barbtries Sep 2017 #49
We are Legion! We just might form a whole movement. We japple Sep 2017 #131
Hi CTy. Has your doctor checked your blood for any deficiencies ? CentralMass Sep 2017 #22
I'll check but I'm sure he is. CTyankee Sep 2017 #26
Water! As crazy as that sounds. Iwasthere Sep 2017 #90
+1. I'm over 60 & forgetful. I have upped my intake of water... Honeycombe8 Sep 2017 #184
Are you diabetic? My Gran...had diabetes and it affected her memory...the Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #182
Your kids are helping out in a big way. You and hubby oasis Sep 2017 #23
Yes, they are! CTyankee Sep 2017 #27
I'm so sorry this is happening to you. Let your family/kids help as much as they will... CousinIT Sep 2017 #24
Thank you, Cuz. CTyankee Sep 2017 #31
First, you have my on-line love and support ismnotwasm Sep 2017 #28
Good luck to your husband. CTyankee Sep 2017 #47
My heart goes out to you lillypaddle Sep 2017 #30
Yes, I have all kinds of docs such as a dermatologist. pcp and neurologist. CTyankee Sep 2017 #33
Your posts here are very clear eleny Sep 2017 #32
I talked to my next door neighbor and he is aware of the situation. CTyankee Sep 2017 #37
This is surely a challenge that you take one day at a time eleny Sep 2017 #99
I Went Through a Very Rough Time Many Years Ago Leith Sep 2017 #34
then you understand.. CTyankee Sep 2017 #39
I sympathize greatly Leith Sep 2017 #54
Damn getting old. calimary Sep 2017 #35
thanks, Calimary. It is much apprreciated. CTyankee Sep 2017 #40
Love you CTYankee. No matter what.💖💓💗 irisblue Sep 2017 #36
you are very sweet, iris CTyankee Sep 2017 #41
So sorry, CTyankee. femmocrat Sep 2017 #38
I will. CTyankee Sep 2017 #42
Hugs to you, CTyankee gademocrat7 Sep 2017 #45
I know so many of you are... CTyankee Sep 2017 #48
Thank you for sharing this. I have tried to put your username to memory. nt. Weekend Warrior Sep 2017 #50
(((((((((CTYankee))))), I know this is scary, and heartbreaking for you and your family. niyad Sep 2017 #51
Treat yourself well, CTyankee PJMcK Sep 2017 #52
You have given so much to the DU community, especially with your art posts. suffragette Sep 2017 #53
Interesting but the one in CT is too far from us. CTyankee Sep 2017 #113
Yes and maybe a nearby museum might be interested. They've been supportive of these. See MOMA suffragette Sep 2017 #128
You take care. I have no words to express my sadness for you. shraby Sep 2017 #55
I am so sorry, CTyankee. Don't worry about us. We'll all be here for you! pnwmom Sep 2017 #56
I'm so sorry. I assume you have a doctor helping you? nolabear Sep 2017 #57
yes, he's a good doc. CTyankee Sep 2017 #68
Love to you CTyankee. Coventina Sep 2017 #58
I know it's hard (it's hard even without extra HeartachesNhangovers Sep 2017 #60
Love & blessings to you, CT A-Schwarzenegger Sep 2017 #61
Virtual hugs if you want them from me KitSileya Sep 2017 #62
I don't even know what to say...I'm so sorry lunamagica Sep 2017 #63
Oh CTyankee, I have so enjoyed your posts over the years. Fla Dem Sep 2017 #64
. Achilleaze Sep 2017 #65
Oh dear friend, I'm so sad to hear this. Impressed you'd share this too. One thing... bettyellen Sep 2017 #66
That's a good idea. I'll ask my PMP for a referral to one. CTyankee Sep 2017 #72
They're so plugged in to new treatments and all the mind/body connections bettyellen Sep 2017 #76
I'll try to find out where one is. CTyankee Sep 2017 #82
They're often a specialty clinic or group within good hospital. bettyellen Sep 2017 #83
Hugs CT Yankee, husband and family. Sending positive and livetohike Sep 2017 #67
Thinking of you... Phentex Sep 2017 #69
We are caregivers for my mother-in-law ... kwassa Sep 2017 #70
kwassa, you have been a fine contributor to my art essays and I so appreciate it! CTyankee Sep 2017 #200
You are still coping well Warpy Sep 2017 #71
landmarks are the only way for me to get to the supermarket (if I have to go). CTyankee Sep 2017 #74
Oh, Yank. I am so sorry. We will be here for you as best we can on this scary journey. Hekate Sep 2017 #73
Love you, CTyankee. WinkyDink Sep 2017 #75
Love you too, W CTyankee Sep 2017 #78
*hugs* I am so sorry! GreenPartyVoter Sep 2017 #77
thanks! CTyankee Sep 2017 #79
Hoping the best for you! Eliot Rosewater Sep 2017 #80
I'm sorry to hear this - Ms. Toad Sep 2017 #81
My daughter gave me her old Garmin but programming it was a nightmare so I can't CTyankee Sep 2017 #84
I programmed it for my spouse, Ms. Toad Sep 2017 #87
My friend has one where he speaks the address to it and it gives back directions... CTyankee Sep 2017 #114
I'm so sorry BainsBane Sep 2017 #85
I'm sending a hug to you, CTyankee. democrank Sep 2017 #86
I'm newish here , but now I'm going to do a DU search for your art essays JHan Sep 2017 #88
Are you getting enough sleep? Have you gotten a professional geriatric cognitive assessment? Freethinker65 Sep 2017 #89
... Kali Sep 2017 #91
((((((((CTyankee!!)))))))) lunatica Sep 2017 #92
We're here for you CTyankee. I watched this happen to my mother, and I'm glad to hear that.... Tarheel_Dem Sep 2017 #94
The most difficult part about growing to value Codeine Sep 2017 #95
getting old ain't for the young, they could take it. :) Javaman Sep 2017 #96
Consider getting a home companion iamateacher Sep 2017 #97
God bless you ma'am. Drahthaardogs Sep 2017 #98
I recommend three cups of rosmary and mint tea daily malaise Sep 2017 #100
vaporizer & a quarter of OG Kush CountAllVotes Sep 2017 #164
You will never lose our friendship DFW Sep 2017 #101
Getting old isn't for the faint of heart. Which you clearly are not. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2017 #103
I have your back. Botany Sep 2017 #104
a beautiful piece! CTyankee Sep 2017 #108
How I loved your Friday afternoon art quiz malaise Sep 2017 #125
I know you did!You participated in many a thread about them! CTyankee Sep 2017 #126
Please try fresh rosemary and mint malaise Sep 2017 #127
I will certainly give it a go. Thx MLAA Sep 2017 #156
Hugs to you, and I/we understand. I believe I'm following behind you in the memory issues; No Vested Interest Sep 2017 #105
Not having a yard! The guy who mows my lawn and shovels snow in the winter CTyankee Sep 2017 #110
Thank you for your inspiration flamingdem Sep 2017 #106
Yes, my long term memory is holding up. I remember working on my art essays CTyankee Sep 2017 #115
As you can see, you have so many people that obviously care about you and justhanginon Sep 2017 #109
Yep, I just want to make sense when I type... CTyankee Sep 2017 #118
((hugs)) Starry Messenger Sep 2017 #111
Hugs to you... redstatebluegirl Sep 2017 #112
thanks! CTyankee Sep 2017 #116
Hi CTyankee LuckyCharms Sep 2017 #117
I will. I'll be with good company... CTyankee Sep 2017 #120
I'm so saddened to hear this! I just don't know what to say but I wish the RKP5637 Sep 2017 #119
Thanks RKP1 CTyankee Sep 2017 #121
My heart goes out to you, CTYankee. mnhtnbb Sep 2017 #123
right now I'm just a bit overwhelmed by the thought of all the changes I have to make CTyankee Sep 2017 #124
Overwhelmed. sheshe2 Sep 2017 #159
Oh honey that sucks. It's possible that stopping drinking may help restore some elehhhhna Sep 2017 #129
I Have Little To Contribute Me. Sep 2017 #130
That's nice, Me. Thank you. CTyankee Sep 2017 #144
Oh no! I hate that for you! Just an idea: gather your photos Pathwalker Sep 2017 #132
Hugs, CTyankee octoberlib Sep 2017 #133
Love you CT. So do many others here. We can remind you every day if you like. Squinch Sep 2017 #134
Hang in there, CTyankee. SunSeeker Sep 2017 #136
Bless you. maddiemom Sep 2017 #137
You have strength and wisdom CTyankee. no_hypocrisy Sep 2017 #138
We:re all here for you, CTyankee.. whathehell Sep 2017 #139
Thank you for posting...I am going through this with my parents right now.. HipChick Sep 2017 #140
I feel like I am not coping too. I just take it one day at a time... CTyankee Sep 2017 #141
Believe it or not, I am having the same problem yuiyoshida Sep 2017 #142
I'll ask my dr. about it. Maybe it will help. CTyankee Sep 2017 #143
You can do some research and may I suggest reading though yuiyoshida Sep 2017 #145
Yui is right, smoking legal medical cannibis has changed my life. JuJuYoshida Sep 2017 #149
Get an EKG. This happened to my mom and it turned out she Patterson Sep 2017 #146
THIS, yank! elleng Sep 2017 #158
I will ask the doc..thanks for the suggestion! CTyankee Sep 2017 #160
I'm sorry. You'll be in my thoughts. Nt raccoon Sep 2017 #147
K&R JonLP24 Sep 2017 #148
I'm sad to hear this, CTyankee. It does sound scary. BlancheSplanchnik Sep 2017 #150
yes. I'll put you on the list... CTyankee Sep 2017 #162
Okay! BlancheSplanchnik Sep 2017 #166
Your art threads meant so much to me. I am so grateful to you. yardwork Sep 2017 #151
Big time DU love right here!!❤❤❤❤❤ Lint Head Sep 2017 #152
I am so sorry that you are experiencing these problems. madaboutharry Sep 2017 #153
big hugs to you luvMIdog Sep 2017 #154
I am so sorry. Demsrule86 Sep 2017 #155
Sending you good vibes! I am reasonably new to DU so I am sorry I missed your Art MLAA Sep 2017 #157
I can send you links to them by pm. There were quite a few (nearly 30). CTyankee Sep 2017 #188
Please do! I would love to see them. MLAA Sep 2017 #208
Sometimes undiagnosed lyme disease, weeks or months post-bite, Mc Mike Sep 2017 #161
I have memory problems as well sakabatou Sep 2017 #163
I'm sorry you are dealing with this. cate94 Sep 2017 #165
I have been thinking about you often peacebuzzard Sep 2017 #167
Oh, dear. At least you have kids and caring neighbors at this time. Honeycombe8 Sep 2017 #168
continue reading up on art JI7 Sep 2017 #169
Every now and then there will be a thrilling story in the NYT about the recovery CTyankee Sep 2017 #189
You are loved. In the end it's all that matters Arazi Sep 2017 #170
thank you, Arazi! CTyankee Sep 2017 #190
Dammit do not go gently into the night. Fight, rage, storm riderinthestorm Sep 2017 #171
thanks for the fightin' words! CTyankee Sep 2017 #191
So sorry - here are some supplements that can help with memory issues: Liberty Belle Sep 2017 #172
wow, thanks for the info and the encouragement! CTyankee Sep 2017 #192
Test you water for lead. L. Coyote Sep 2017 #173
I think the city of New Haven does a fine job with that but I'll check anyway... CTyankee Sep 2017 #201
City water can be perfect until it reaches household plumbing or connections. L. Coyote Sep 2017 #204
Hello CTyankee syringis Sep 2017 #174
Thanks, syringis. Will mention curcoma to my doctor... CTyankee Sep 2017 #193
I am so sorry this is happening to you. Ken Burch Sep 2017 #175
If Rump's thoughts tracked as well as yours and made as much sense, Hortensis Sep 2017 #177
your art posts are legend & much loved. Amazon will publish & distribute your book for free. Sunlei Sep 2017 #178
hang in, be careful you don't exacerbate your situation by second guessing everything Demonaut Sep 2017 #179
Sending the most Faux pas Sep 2017 #181
I hope you can remember all the joy you brought with those art quizzes. kentuck Sep 2017 #183
I loved learning from them! WinkyDink Sep 2017 #186
I second kentuck's post. Kingofalldems Sep 2017 #185
Love to you CTYankee, my feminist friend! boston bean Sep 2017 #187
thanks, dear boston bean... CTyankee Sep 2017 #194
Hey there CT... pangaia Sep 2017 #195
Yes, I do that but where I get bewildered is the turns to get to my destination... CTyankee Sep 2017 #202
don't worry about us bigtree Sep 2017 #196
well, my helper called in sick today so we asked her agency if she could come CTyankee Sep 2017 #203
Good to know that hubby is now able to drive; sounds as though he is recovering nicely. nt No Vested Interest Sep 2017 #206
Well, it was kind of a disaster. Our grocery list grew and I was iin the store far too long... CTyankee Sep 2017 #211
Rest that back, tonight and tomorrow. At least you can cross grocery shopping off your to-do list No Vested Interest Sep 2017 #212
yep, I do that but we needed lots of stuff. CTyankee Sep 2017 #215
very proactive bigtree Sep 2017 #207
CTyankee, I am SOO SORRY to hear this. onecent Sep 2017 #197
I am so sorry you are going through this, CTyankee. brer cat Sep 2017 #198
Positive thoughts to you & yours. CrispyQ Sep 2017 #199
Always appreciated your Art posts, CT, sorry for your troubles. philly_bob Sep 2017 #205
I'm kinda looking forward to it. CTyankee Sep 2017 #210
Peace and wellness to you and your husband Dennis Donovan Sep 2017 #209
I am so sorry for what you are going through CTYankee. smirkymonkey Sep 2017 #213
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, yank! elleng Sep 2017 #216
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