forgetfulness
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The purpose is to have somebody to call in case the financial representative senses something amiss: unusual withdrawals, missed payments, confusion, forgetfulness or other signs of cognitive decline.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
This forgetfulness can come at a high cost.
From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026
Do you worry that your own or a loved one’s episodes of forgetfulness aren’t just typical memory issues but cognitive decline?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 7, 2026
Many women going through menopause report experiencing what they describe as "brain fog," a mix of forgetfulness, reduced focus, and mental fatigue.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2025
The only sound comes from the gently flowing stream of Lethe, the river of forgetfulness, where the waters murmuring entice to sleep.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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