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I've been watching “Jeopardy” for many years, and was always quite pleased with myself for getting many of the correct answers—and fast, prompting me to consider going on the show. These days, I would still get the answers right, but only after rooting around my brain for about ten minutes… or an hour, which won't get me on the show anytime soon. Not unless Alex Trebek starts saying, “Take your time,” instead of, “Quickly!”
I read recently that memory starts deteriorating at the age of thirty, which means that mine has been going downhill for more than twenty years. It sounds pretty discouraging, but there are many ways to stem the tide of normal, age-related memory loss—quite different from Alzheimer's disease—from which everyone can benefit, whether you're thirty or eighty. And the best way to start is to take care of your body:
Finally, cut yourself some slack. I come from a family of list-makers, so this is second nature to me. But I also can't remember things like I used to, so I not only make a list of errands, I tape it to the front door, and then tape it to the steering wheel. It works like a charm!
About SJ Wilson
SJ Wilson has been writing novels for many years, including the recently published, The Soul of Fenway. She loves spending time with her family, especially at the beach. Her hobbies include genealogy, photography, American history, and baseball.