“I can’t remember anything anymore!” complains an overworked, busy mom. “I didn’t forget, you never told me” says the elderly husband to his wife. Both these people are forgetful, but the situations are entirely different. While similar, this forgetfulness two ways are different in what they represent and how they are addressed.
Forgetfulness Two Ways
Friends and new acquaintances often kiddingly comment on how they could use help with forgetfulness. It’s typically a comment similar to above regarding their memory not being quite as sharp. They are busy middle life people juggling multiple responsibilities. The reason for their forgetfulness is distinct and an easier fix than that of the older person.
The older person in the example above is having a hard time remembering that they forgot something. This is an entirely different type of forgetfulness. This person may or may not realize there’s an issue and either doesn’t want to acknowledge it or will do so only after being convinced there is a problem. For this individual, the underlying issue and the subsequent action plan are much more complex.
The most important thing for both of these individuals is to pay attention. The overworked mom or professional needs to stop multitasking. But often this person won’t stop multitasking for various reasons. It’s gratifying to assist these individuals to minimize their forgetfulness. But they need a desire to adjust their life to achieve and sustain mind and memory wellness.
Paying attention also holds true for the second, older individual. Senior adults must focus more intently for entirely different reasons. Their older brain needs extra time to process, which is a normal part of aging. There also may be an underlying condition in their brain causing diminished memory. But similar to the younger person, the older person also must also possess a will to be proactive regarding their mind and memory wellness, not dismiss or deny the issue.
Be Proactive
I often get calls and inquiries from children and friends of people with memory issues. They desperately want help for their loved one’s memory issues. But the individual has to be motivated to be proactive regarding their memory issues and enact lifestyle changes. Some really don’t want to change. For others, their memory loss may be too far progressed as evidenced by denial of any issue.
The common goal for both of these people is to acknowledge their memory issue and choose to take action. Both situations represent those served at MemoryMinders. Whether it’s speaking to a small or large group, consulting with individuals or with my Brain Boosters products, I love to help.
If you or a loved one is experiencing forgetfulness, has a desire to remember more and enjoy a healthier mind, contact us to craft an action plan to help. Be aware and take care of your memory, because life is better when we make our moments memorable!