My grandfather has dementia and keeps talking about his childhood like it happened yesterday while forgetting my name and I envy how happy those old memories make him.
More people experience this than they realize.
The mind's retreat to distant past during decline shows memory's selective mercy.
“Where Are You with Nostalgia — its function and its limits?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.