We all forget things. More things, it seems, as we get older. But when you are concerned about memory loss, it is not at all helpful when others are dismissive – “Oh, that happens to me all the time!” or even competitive – “That’s nothing! The other day, I couldn’t remember my own phone number!” Continue Reading
Memory Loss and Dementia
Memory loss is a big concern as we get older, but increased forgetfulness is not necessarily a sign of dementia, as it also occurs with some treatable medical conditions, such as vitamin B12 deficiency, depression and anxiety, which are very important to rule out.
Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a degenerative disease that begins late in life and causes increasingly widespread destruction of brain cells. People in the early stages may be aware of and concerned about changes in their ability to think and remember, although as the disease progresses they will become less aware of and concerned about their Continue Reading