IPad extremely slow

I have an original iPad (3G+ Wifi - 64 gigs) and recently it has been responding extremely slow to simple tasks such as going into and out of email or safari or the photo app, pretty much any command is slow.  There is a 3 second delay for example when I am in the Facebook app and then hit the home button.
I have already tried the following with no success, the iPad simply is not responding to any commands quickly any more:
Cleared cookies and data from safari
Rebooted iPad
Cleared plenty of space on the iPad
Restored the iPad
Closed apps running in the background
What else can I do to get the iPad running smoothly again?

Unfortunately, no.  I've tried all of the troubleshooting methods listed in my first message.  At first, it always seems like an improvement.  But unfortunately it's always short lived.  I really don't understand why this is happening nor do i want to buy a new ipad every 2 years.

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