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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A relative (who had serious dementia) once shocked me by casually using the word "Darky" to refer to some of the health providers in the facility. I had never, once, heard that relative use a term like that - ever. I think when older people develop dementia they tend to lose present day memories first and they are left with their memories from long ago - phrases, words that THEY grew up hearing from their elders.[/quote] I think this is true. My parents came to the US just post-college. My dad is now 80 and has spent almost 3/4 of his life here including his full professional career of 34 years. His English was quite good. However, now in his 80's he speaks broken English and sounds a little like he's only been here a few years. Yes, I agree that as you age, you lose your more recent memories first, even if you don't have dementia. It's just part of the process of aging.[/quote]
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