Same with my Mom. She’s more “with it” in the mornings. As the day wears on, or she gets ‘stressed’ the forgetfullness kicks in.
Excessive sleeping is also apparent, though I’m having her checked for depression as well.
I give her as little choice as possible when it comes to doing things. Keep it positive.
depressions comes with the territory, I would think.
Dad knows enough to know he’s not thinking clearly, and this embarrasses him.
And when we have to correct him or give him instructions he is further embarrassed.
I also think that if he is engaged in conversation, or cross word puzzles or some mental activity, he stays sharper.