Three elderly friends visited their doctor for a routine memory test. The doctor asked the first, \u201cWhat is three times three?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201c274,\u201d he confidently replied.<\/p>\n
The second was asked the same question.<\/p>\n
\u201cTuesday,\u201d he answered proudly.<\/p>\n
Finally, the doctor turned to the third man.<\/p>\n
\u201cNine,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The doctor smiled\u2014until the man added, \u201cI used your calculator when you weren\u2019t looking.\u201d<\/p>\n
Everyone burst out laughing.<\/p>\n
Instead of continuing the test, the doctor invited the men to share memories from their younger years. One remembered building radios, another traveling from town to town, and the third repairing clocks.<\/p>\n
Their stories reminded the doctor that memory is about more than getting answers right. Inspired by them, he created a weekly \u201cMemory Circle\u201d where seniors could gather, share stories and enjoy each other\u2019s company.<\/p>\n
The three friends still forgot things from time to time, but they discovered that friendship, laughter and meaningful memories can make growing older a little brighter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Three elderly friends visited their doctor for a routine memory test. The doctor asked the first, \u201cWhat is three times three?\u201d \u201c274,\u201d he confidently replied. The second was asked the same question. \u201cTuesday,\u201d he answered proudly. Finally, the doctor turned to the third man. \u201cNine,\u201d he said. The doctor smiled\u2014until the man added, \u201cI used…<\/p>\n