Who else has Memory Problems and what do you do about it?

PO2 Corey Ferretti — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 17:39:03 -0400

So i am debating on whether or not i should get tablet to help me keep track of my schedule i.e. Medical appointments and day to day tasks. I tend to ignore my phone. Also what if you suffer from Memory problems what do you all do to help? I finaly am set up with a referral to a cognitive therapist at the VA.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2015 6:02 PM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 18:02:54 -0400

PO2 Corey Ferretti, my wife tells me that I selective hearing/memory, but to answer your question, my memory has been really exceptional my whole life and it has served me well during my Military career. I'm not looking forward to the day when my memory starts to slip.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 18 at 2015 6:05 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 18:05:28 -0400

I just accept it. I am tired of fighting a long protracted war. I have reached a threshold in my life where I don't worry much about my progress and focus on what I am now.

Response by SSgt Terry P. made Aug 18 at 2015 6:39 PM

SSgt Terry P. — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 18:39:00 -0400

I am old school and i keep a small pad in my pocket with a pen,also have a notebook(today's technology) only use it to store important information and don't connect to the internet with it.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2015 4:30 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 16:30:58 -0400

I would be happy to tell you what I do about my memory problems, but I can't remember, PO2 Corey Ferretti.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Aug 20 at 2015 5:14 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 17:14:43 -0400

Writing things down only works if you remember to read them. I think that the most important lesson that all must learn if they aspire to aging gracefully is to laugh at themselves. It's a trait that my wife and I share and exercise frequently. The alternative is to turn into a cranky old fart...

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2015 5:51 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 17:51:56 -0400

What was the question again?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2015 8:45 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 20:45:20 -0400

I have issues also. Some of them stem from being overworked and under slept, but this is the most frustrating symptom of PTSD that I am dealing with now. I forget conversations and whole evenings out, or can's associate concurrent events with each other, e.g. I remember the dinner, but not the movie, even though they happened an hour apart. Perversely, I can remember great details about events in the distant past.

Coping is mostly with my phone reminders; "pick up the kids from the bus stop" as a calendar alert AND a phone alarm, birthdays a week out and then three days out. My wife helps a lot, esp. with scheduling.

I run my own business serving customers, so you can see how this is a major issue.

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Aug 20 at 2015 11:51 PM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 23:51:14 -0400

PO2 Corey Ferretti I too have memory problems. When I was at Bragg, the TBI Clinic got me a PSP with a memory "game". When I first used it my memory was at something like a 72 year olds memory. The more I use it the better my memory.