ElderlyJokes The Doctor Tells My Grandma. What Follows Next Is Truly Hilarious. The doctor tells my grandma, “I have some good news and some not-so-good news…” My grandma says, “Alright, give me the not-so-good news first.” The doctor replies, “You’ve been diagnosed with a bit of forgetfulness.” Grandma smiles and says, “Oh dear! And the good news?” The doctor grins, “Well, now you’ve got an excuse to forget things whenever you like!” See more Previous joke An Elderly Man Goes To The Doctor For A Checkup. Next joke Paddy Said To His Wife Mary.