>>>This "ole timer" surely can't match wits and persona with you

No worries....

You simply take longer to retrieve things from memory, and you process information more slowly, as you get older.

Mental deficits are irritating but are rarely precursors of anything sinister. You don't lose your capacity to perform everyday cognitive tasks and can still learn complex new skills and acquire knowledge it just takes a bit longer to get there.

I'm afraid the prognosis of aged poker room managers isn't as good. They should google:

"Treatment of Agitation in the Elderly with Dementia"

There may even be an A A R P discount and/or medicare coverage available for extensive treatment.

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