Husband decided to make himself an omelette and got ingredients out of fridge.

I doubt its dementia. The same thing happened to me, I couldn't remember where i was going, felt myself going to the floor but righted myself instantly then,. It was so brief. Never did anything about it. That was 10 years ago.

Good morning Gr8dame. I'm sorry your husband had this worrying 'event' when he couldn't remember how to make a meal. It might well be nothing to worry about, possibly just tiredness. But on the other hand, it might have been a TIA (Transient eschaemic attack). If you still feel concerned in a couple of days I would get your husband to see his GP.
One TIA isn't dementia, but several eventually do cause impairment.
I've been through this, but it's many years ago.
Hopefully, what happened with your husband was just something and nothing, possibly tiredness.
I wish the best for you both.

I agree with Aldom.

It might have been a TIA? I would phone for medical advice this morning. Best wishes

TIA - a mini stroke

Or Transient Global Amnesia.

Many thanks for all your replies they have been most helpful.

Yes, indeed, Transient Global Amnesia. About 30 years ago I was walking close to home, when suddenly I didn't recognise my surroundings. It took a few minutes for me to reorientate myself before I could continue my walk home. I mentioned this to my GP, but he wasn't concerned.

Is your fridge at eye level or did he have to bend down and possibly flex his neck to reach things? My dad had an episode of transient global amnesia after he was doing something with a u bend of a sink. You can temporarily kink the artery in your neck which leads to a short episode of cognitive impairment. Glad he is back to normal

Migraine with aura can cause this too I believe.

Not necessarily so don't panic .

It happened to my mother years ago .
She booked a hairdressers appointment-which she failed later having no recollection .
A couple found her wandering around town unable to remember how to get home.
They sat with her in a cafe until she remembered.
They brought her home in their car .
My father was frantic with worry .
The doctor thought that a past trauma had upset her .
She had counselling .
Mum was back to normal .

Esmay

Not necessarily so don't panic .

It happened to my mother years ago .
She booked a hairdressers appointment-which she failed later having no recollection .
A couple found her wandering around town unable to remember how to get home.
They sat with her in a cafe until she remembered.
They brought her home in their car .
My father was frantic with worry .
The doctor thought that a past trauma had upset her .
She had counselling .
Mum was back to normal .

How nice of that couple to do that - aw!

Good to hear some nice tales for a change...

Not sure it’s iTransient Global awareness… my friend had this for a whole day Carried on all her usual things even went on a bus to the doctors but had NO knowledge of having done any of it when she went to the doctors afterwards. he said ‘oh you seem a lot better than yesterday’ and she was like ‘ well I haven’t seen you for weeks’ and he was ‘no you were here yesterday’ she did all her chores including locking up for the night but lost a whole day She was told it was TGA and it only ever happens once
Your husband sounds very aware that he wasn’t right at the time
Get it checked could have easily been a TIA

Those episodes sound scary, some obvs not worrying but others may be, would your DH feel happier discussing it with his GP?

Unfortunately Oreo I can never get him to go to see his GP

I totally empathise there Gr8dame. Himself should consult a GP about several medication related things rumbling on. Will he? Of course not!

Regarding your husband I think I might leave a message for the GP explaining you are concerned and asking if there was any potential for your husband to be called in for a routine MoT which could involve a general chat. I know our surgery would do it. He might go to that.

It might help to think about the 'rule of 3'. An odd event like this might happen to anyone (don't worry about what it might be called) at any time.
Make a note of it (not just on Gransnet!)
If it happens again compare and decide if it's worrying.
If it happens a 3rd time fairly soon (say 3 times in a year) seek advice.
It is very likely that by then, you will have a good idea of what is going on, and your husband will probably want an assessment.
Of course, a seriously worrying event, seek help straight away. Lots of good advice on the NHS website.

Thanks cornergran

Thanks nannarose

Can anyone recommend a reliable cleaner in Southborough/Tunbridge Wells?

I had this happen a few weeks ago. It is scary 😱
I got to see the Dr that day which turned out quite amusing.
He asked the usual questions to test my memory. But, one question was: when was the king’s coronation? Only he couldn’t remember the word coronation so I helped him out 😂

Hello Gr8dame, may I ask a question? Was your DH able to describe to you what he meant by feeling strange? I ask because besides the possibility that he did have a TIA there is the possibility that he had a focal awareness seizure (aura) followed by a small focal impaired awareness seizure, which is where a person doesn't lose complete consciousness ( or convulse) and don't necessarily fall to the floor but may not be aware that they had consciousness. After a seizure of this type a person will be in a confused/disoriented state and for a short while either not know where they are, what they were doing or how to do it. or all three. It doesn't mean he has epilepsy, one in 3/4 people are likely to have one seizure in their lifetime and never have another one.
As others have said, make a note of what happened, be vigilant and if it happens again it's important that he seeks advice.

Was he dehydrated? Or has he, or the entire family been under any stress lately?

Hope it turns out to be nothing serious.

petra

I had this happen a few weeks ago. It is scary 😱
I got to see the Dr that day which turned out quite amusing.
He asked the usual questions to test my memory. But, one question was: when was the king’s coronation? Only he couldn’t remember the word coronation so I helped him out 😂

I wrote a cheque out the other day and dated it 2026. Ever since I retired I forget what day month year it is! I do sometimes go to do a recipe that I’ve done lots of times but haven’t done for a while and realise I’ve forgotten how to make it. Eg I had to think the other day whether I used cheese sauce with a lasagne ( I hadn’t made one for a long time). It did worry me a bit….