When most of us think about dementia, we think about forgetfulness. Losing track of names, misplacing keys, or asking the same question over and over again. But dementia is far more than just a memory ...
Forgetting where you put your keys or why you walked into a room is a common experience. In our busy lives, these memory lapses are often dismissed as stress or fatigue. But when does forgetfulness ...
As a primary care physician, I often have older patients come to me worried about dementia. They tell me they've been forgetting names or where they put their keys, and they're concerned that such ...
While a little forgetfulness is common as we get older, more significant memory loss can be a sign of a serious memory problem. “Impaired memory during aging was initially called age-associated ...
It’s normal to occasionally forget where you left your keys, struggle to recall a new name or wonder if you’ve already taken your daily medication. “Everyone has memory slips now and again,” says ...
It’s bittersweet to see your loved ones age. Your mom, once a prolific baker, still makes her way around the kitchen but occasionally mixes up the steps in her favorite recipes. Or, your dad doesn’t ...
From everyday forgetfulness to signs of something more serious, memory loss can raise a lot of questions and concerns. In this video, neuropsychologist Adam Brickman, PhD breaks down what’s normal, ...