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Originally Posted by jswirs
We are in our mid 70's, and have been experiencing what you have described for the past several years. I believe it is, for the most part, normal. Just as the physical body begins to slow down, wouldn't it be normal for the brain to slow down as well. Of course, this would vary from person to person. I think post # 5 gives an accurate description of the subject in question. Personally, I would not seek any testing unless "I found my car keys but I forgot what they are for".
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As to "varying from person to person" - I agree. Jimmy Carter's brain has NOT seemed to slow down. I wish I were more like him. The other day I met a man at the swimming pool that was age 87 and said that he took ZERO prescription drugs. I wish I were more like him.