Absent Mind explores the elusive line between normal cognitive aging and Dementia. Myrtle lives with her son, John, and daughter-in-law, Kimberly and is growing more and more absent-minded by the day. As Myrtle's actions become more inexplicable, John and Kim struggle to diagnose the severity of her condition. They wonder if Myrtle is merely retaliating against their voiced suspicions or if she is not aware of her behavior. Myrtle's final act could be the clincher.