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Monday, October, 06, 2008

A Memory Aid To Help Short Term Memory Loss

by  Leah
Friday, July 18, 2008
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Disclaimer:  I have no financial interest in the product that I am going to describe to you.  I present it only in consumer interest.  It may be something that would be of benefit to those who have short term memory loss or who know someone with that disabil...

 

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    Sue
    Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 10:28 PM

    Leah this is great news.  You have been sharing with us for a bit now that you wished you had a solution that could help you to remember daily chores and activities.  Hooray!  You found one.  I will keep my fingers crossed that this works. 

     

    So I wonder if this would work for my husband's "honey-do list"?

     

    Readers/Members:  Anyone got any cool gadgets or tricks that can help folks get through the day with a bit more ease?  Let us know - the more info we have, the better.

     

    All the best, sue


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    Leah
    Monday, July 21, 2008 at 05:46 AM

    Hi, Sue.  I've been using the pendant watch for three days and it is helping greatly.  I'll be writing more about it in my next blog.  As for your husband's "honey-do" list,  good luck.  I don't think even an alarm watch will help that...  Dynamite, maybe....(LOL)


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  2. VASCULAR DEMENTIA
    dIANE
    Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 06:55 PM

    HAS YOUR DOCTOR RECOMMENDED ANYTHING FOR THIS?  MY 82 YR.OLD FATHER HAS BEEN DIAGONOSED WITH THIS, AND IT IS RATHER ADVANCED STAGE.  HE HAS TROUBLE WITH JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING IN DAILY LIVING.  I, MYSELF HAVE NOTICED MY SHORT TERM MEMORY HAS GOTTEN QUITE BAD.   PLEASE KEEP POSTING YOUR INFORMATION HAS BEEN HELPFUL.  THANK YOU,  DIANE


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    Leah
    Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 06:47 AM

    Hi, Diane!  I am taking Aricept and Cymbalta.  The Cymbalta is for improving my ability to focus on something for a longer time and for depression--which I hate to admit that I do have.  I guess it's not surprising that one would have some depression when diagnosed with dementia! LOL  I do hope that your father has more good days than bad.  With luck, I could have five or more years at my current level...I have a 93 year old father who is no worse off than I when it comes to short term memory.  I am always amazed at his outlook on life.  I wish you and your father the very best.  Thanks for reading my blogs.  I enjoy writing them, but love receiving comments even more.  God bless you!

    Leah


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