Mental decline is one of the most feared aspects of growing older. People will do just about anything to prevent it, from swallowing supplements touted as memory boosters to spending hours solving Sudoku and crossword puzzles. But do these things really keep the aging brain sharp? The short answer is, […]
Tag: dementia
Forget about it? When to be concerned about forgetfulness
Misplacing keys. Forgetting names. Struggling to find the right word. Walking into a room and forgetting why. Are these early signs of dementia? Or normal signs of aging? It all depends on the circumstances, health experts say. To distinguish between changes associated with typical aging and concerning signs of cognitive […]
Discussion to focus on lesser-known dementia
From the Alzheimer’s Association “I didn’t even know how to spell the word ‘Alzheimer’s,’ and I had to learn very quickly what it all entails.” said Eva Roszkowski, Community Engagement Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter, whose father was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of […]
