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DFW

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7. Getting some elderly people to take meds is apparently a chore.

Sat Jun 13, 2026, 03:33 AM

8 hrs ago

My wife had that problem with her mom, though not until she was past 90.

My wife sometimes claims I’ve had dementia for the last 40 years, but it seems to have stabilized early. I have read that continual intellectual stimulation can help stave off deterioration. At 74, I still work full time, and speak nine (ten, if you count Schwyzerdüütsch) languages that I all use for my job. I’m also slowly learning Polish and Tagalog. With other languages, it’s definitely use it or lose it.

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I just had the scare of my life! [View all] slightlv 10 hrs ago OP

I'm 75. I've already decided to ask for a dementia test at my next apt in July. ... marble falls 10 hrs ago #1

Ah, my dear Marble ... oldsoldierfadingfast 8 hrs ago #8

I have a one of a kind keeper. marble falls 3 hrs ago #16

I wish you and your husband strength for your journey. LoisB 9 hrs ago #2

About 15 years ago I also had a full stent occlusion. DFW 9 hrs ago #3

I was really surprised they didn't do an angio with a dx of slightlv 9 hrs ago #5

Getting some elderly people to take meds is apparently a chore. DFW 8 hrs ago #7

With the 100% occlusion, they certainly DID do an angio with me. DFW 4 hrs ago #15

Same situation but in his office. I went in for pains in left arm. He ran an EKG. Called his nurse over, turned to me .. marble falls 3 hrs ago #17

Shouldn't you be resting? BaronChocula 7 hrs ago #10

I wish I could! I've been awake all night... slightlv 5 hrs ago #12

Well, I sort of am. DFW 4 hrs ago #14

Holding you and your husband in light and love. Vibes for strength niyad 9 hrs ago #4

Thanks, niyad... slightlv 9 hrs ago #6

Having someone convey medical information BaronChocula 7 hrs ago #9

There is help out there ... oldsoldierfadingfast 7 hrs ago #11

One thing has me stymied right now, and I'm slightlv 5 hrs ago #13