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	Are memory loss and dementia the same thing? Although many of us are aware of some mild changes in memory as we age, those with more serious memory loss often do not recognize their symptoms. Repeated questions, forgetting whole events, and getting lost in familiar places are just a few of the common signs of memory loss that are not associated with normal aging. People with dementia experience difficulties with communicating, learning, thinking, and reasoning that are severe enough to affect their work, social activities, and family life. More FAQs here.



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If you are concerned about a parent's memory loss or similar changes, you are not alone. Memory loss is an increasing concern of older people and can signal a genuine medical problem.	"Something just doesn't seem right!" you say to yourself. "I forget things too sometimes, but it's like he just can't remember anything!" Or maybe you've noticed other changes that are making you uneasy...	After age 40 most of us notice that we have moments of forgetfulness. If we know others with a disease or condition that causes memory impairment, we may be extra sensitive or concerned about these memory lapses.




For more information on how to get a diagnosis and information on the various causes of dementia, follow the links listed below: Alzheimer's Association The Lewy Body Association The Association for Frontotemporal Dementia Huntington's Disease Society of America Michigan Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Research Center Michigan Parkinson Foundation The Top Ten Warning Signs Memory changes that disrupt daily life Challenges in planning or solving problems Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or leisure Confusion with time or place Trouble understanding visual or spatial relationships New problems with words in speaking or writing Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps Decreased or poor judgement Withdrawal from work or social activities Changes in mood or personality The Top Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's (Full Article / Link) Medical Overview of Dementia. PowerPoint Presentation Click Here.