Is it normal for a man my age (55) to forget things constantly?

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I'm always forgetting things. It happens at home, and sometimes affects my work. For example, I work for a supermarket where they post work schedules online. I have
my work schedule set up where they can only schedule me
either Tuesdays or Thursdays. More than once, I have showed up for work on the wrong day (much to the anger of management). They think I'm mentally retarded or something,
and often have a big laugh about it. I try to organize and remember things, but I often forget. Sometimes I even forget
which way I'm going. Is this normal?

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  • thegypsysailor
    8 years ago

    It's called 'old timer's disease' and it's a great excuse for doing and saying whatever the fuck you please without feeling guilty.
    Fuck em all, if they can't take a joke!

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  • sagittarius14
    7 years ago

    check medications if your on any and I would go to a dr to make sure its not early or mild cognitive impairment. Good luck!

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  • Rusty-Rider
    8 years ago

    I read that writing things down on paper makes your brain store the information differently and makes it easier to retrieve on demand. I use this method for many years and always carry a notepad and pencil. I also keep one in my truck. At least that way, if you forget a date or whatever, all you have to do is reference your notes.
    It works. That's why cops do it.

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    • Ellenna
      8 years ago

      Oh yeah, cops are so reliable, aren't they?????

      If OP has memory problems, he may not remember where his written reminders are or remember to look at them.

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      • Rusty-Rider
        8 years ago

        I didn't say cops were reliable just that they take notes to make reporting on an incident as accurate as possible. I should not have used that analogy. Next time I will try to find one you like, without cops in it.
        I think you might be caught in an infinite loop in the second paragraph :-)

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        • Ellenna
          8 years ago

          I was meant to demonstrate the infinite loop of forgetfulness!

          And no, I don't trust cops or their "reports": they've caused me too much trouble in the past and still are with their general stupidity and illiteracy

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          • Rusty-Rider
            8 years ago

            You may be correct. It may require a brain transplant to repair the problem but neurosurgery isn't my strong suit so I stuck with what I had some knowledge of.
            I'm sorry to hear that the constabulary are causing you grief.

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  • BlackyHancock
    8 years ago

    Little hint: maybe you should write your work schedule down?

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    • wistfulmaiden
      8 years ago

      That doesn't work because they will probably lose it...multiple times.
      Am I right?

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  • galen
    8 years ago

    Are you on some prescription medication that might have forgetfulness as a possible side effect?

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  • 53739
    8 years ago

    Alzheimers

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  • Short4Words
    8 years ago

    You might severely depressed. You're too young to be senile.

    Maybe it's something worse but either way it's worth looking into.

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    • Ellenna
      8 years ago

      Not too young for early onset dementia but yeah, could be depression and should be checked out

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  • xfg14
    8 years ago

    Your brain is dissolving into a liquid and being absorbed by your blood stream. Soon your skull cavity will contain nothing but blood.

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  • wistfulmaiden
    8 years ago

    I do this now and I'm not even old :(

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