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MEMORY + DEMENTIA
SIGNS NOT TO IGNORE:
DEMENTIA VERSUS NORMAL AGING
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f you’ve found yourself worried about whether or not a loved one might be showing signs of dementia, you aren’t alone. Distinguishing between dementia indicators and normal aging factors can be tricky, and it’s important to know the difference to avoid adding any unnecessary stress or worry to the situation. Afterall, is rushing mom off to the doctor because she called you your sibling’s name—maybe even the family dog’s name once…or twice—the right next step or even a cause for alarm?
DEMENTIA OR AGING: THE SIGNS
The Alzheimer’s Society notes six different abilities and how they may be impacted by normal aging compared to possible changes due to dementia. We’ll cover all six and highlight a few of the differences between the impact of dementia or aging on those abilities.
1. SHORT TERM MEMORY & LEARNING NEW INFORMATION Normal aging can impact short-term memory and the learning process by causing one to falter or struggle to remember
