How to Tell if Memory Loss is Normal Aging or Early Dementia?

How to Tell if Memory Loss is Normal Aging or Early Dementia?

1. Introduction Normal aging involves occasional forgotten details, such as misplacing keys or forgetting a name, that are typically remembered later and do not interfere with independent living. Early dementia involves severe short-term memory failure, losing track of the current time and place, and losing the ability to perform familiar, multi-step tasks. Distinguishing benign cognitive … Read more