We’re all forgetful from time to time. When we see signs in others, particularly our parents, that it could be more than that, it’s hard to be sure. Part of that is lack of knowledge and part of it is not wanting to see our parents dealing with the effects of growing older. One of ...
One of the many issues often facing families’ today centers around having to care for an elderly family member who is suffering from memory loss. Adult children are fraught with very hard decisions to make. Elderly parents may become so debilitated they no longer can run a household. They may have to move in with ...
In 2003 I was taking Lipitor to reduce my cholesterol. Though only 40, I was experiencing “senior moments” daily, where I’d be talking and suddenly have to stop and look for a word. An article in “Smart Money” pointed to a possible link. The article discussed reports of Lipitor and memory loss, as well as ...
As we get older it is normal for us all to experience memory loss, it can be very frustrating and embarrassing. The main cause of memory loss in the elderly is from a decrease in brain activity. Some start seeing some memory loss in their 50’s and most seniors over the age of 65 have ...
Memory loss is something we all experience from time to time. We might wonder where our sunglasses are when they are perched on top of our heads. Other times we might search for our keys for a short time and find them in our hand. When this occasionally occurs, it is not necessarily a problem. ...
I’ve spent some time working with the elderly, and the various stages and types of memory loss have always been of interest. What’s more interesting are the techniques that can be used to slow down progression. Selective Memory: I have yet to meet a child who does not have selective memory. It’s a lot easier ...
As we get older in life we all tend to forget some things. where did I leave my keys? Where did I park my car? when was that appointment? One part of natural aging is to have some degree of memory loss from time to time. If or when it becomes more than occasional and ...
