[Helping Friend]

My wife says the time to worry is not when you forget one or two things but when it becomes a whole string of forgetting. I sometimes forget why I went from one room to the next or where I put my sunglasses-- usually on my head. I appreciate the advice about getting tested or involved in a study, but also feel it is very helpful to challenge yourself as much as possible, physically and mentally. I write books and lead a writing group. I think writing, whatever the genre, is, for me at least, an important way to keep my brain challenged. Reading and word puzzles are also helpful. At age 76, I just completed a script for a television series, a longshot, which required me to learn a scriptwriting program. I doubted I could master it or keep up with the young whippersnapper producer. It was not something I ever imagined doing in retirement, but challenging my brain and staying socially active, I think, is very important. Keep on trucking, my friend, and don't worry about a few word gaps, but be proactive and find ways to use your talents and skills to help others. Thanks again for sharing a common concern. Much appreciated.