Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Seniors

(4,920 posts)

2. sometimes I just 'give up' and

Thu Feb 17, 2022, 10:26 PM

Feb 2022

start talking or thinking about something else,,,, then it pops into my head,,,,

My Dad says "Gettin' old ain't for sissies" He is so right on this.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

12 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

'Remedies' to encourage word retrieval? [View all] elleng Feb 2022 OP

I just start going through the alphabet in my head. Ocelot II Feb 2022 #1

GOT it, without the alphabet: EMOLUMENTS! elleng Feb 2022 #4

sometimes I just 'give up' and KarenS Feb 2022 #2

A friend told me that the 'issue' remains in one's mind, elleng Feb 2022 #3

That's Rebl2 Feb 2022 #6

Hence I got it: EMOLUMENTS!!! elleng Feb 2022 #7

My older brother does that to me. Not words, but people. rsdsharp Feb 2022 #9

LOVE it! elleng Feb 2022 #10

Oh great! Now YOU'RE gonna call me! rsdsharp Feb 2022 #12

Some ideas SheltieLover Feb 2022 #5

When I was a kid slightlv Feb 2022 #8