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Originally Posted by bagatelle
How do you people take those colleagues or family members, who always rely on others knowing and remembering things?
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Since I'm one of those who sometimes relies on others' memories, I can vouch that they handle it well. I have some medical issues (sleep apnea, for one) which impact my memory. We joke about it in our household. If I'm not home and receive an important receipt, I'll always say "Hey, I'm putting this over here" so that when I forget, they'll be able to remind me. They understand why I ask this of them and care enough to think it's no big deal. This is on short-term stuff.
As far as long-term, I rely on no one. Most people that I know from the past have some memory lapses as well, so we often try to piece together what really happened through exchange of mutual memories. It can actually be fun.
While I do have some minor concerns that the memory problem may worsen over time, a la Alzheimer's, those that love me have been instructed what needs to be done when it becomes serious enough to impact their lives, or when I'm unable to care for myself. I think that's what you're asking. I don't obsess over it and think I still have quite a few good years left.