When we talk about getting older, everyone notices a few changes. Maybe you forget keys more often or need glasses to read that tiny print. But at what point does “normal aging” cross the line into ...
Memory loss can be seen as a normal sign of aging. As our age progresses, so does our ability to retain certain things. Dementia, however, is different than just forgetting things. It not only affects ...
Receiving a diagnosis like dementia doesn’t happen overnight, but the amount of time it takes to learn what’s really going on has always been a little hazy. Now, new research has pinpointed how long ...
We’ve all walked into a room and forgotten why or blanked on an acquaintance's name before. But when these little memory blips start happening more often, it’s natural to wonder if it’s a normal part ...
If your ageing parent is experiencing increasing forgetfulness, they may not necessarily have dementia, say experts. (Getty Images) It’s estimated that around 944,000 people in the UK are living with ...
Many people with dementia endure long delays often over 3 years before receiving a diagnosis, with even longer waits for younger patients. A global review of over 30,000 cases reveals that age, ...
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 ...
Alzheimer's Association will present "Aging or Alarming?" at 10 a.m. Monday, June 23, at Gordonville Fire Department, 711 Route Z. The program aims to help attendees distinguish between changes that ...