Decreasing estrogen levels can cause brain fog, but symptoms of dementia are different and more pronounced
Use a gentle, nonjudgmental tone, focus on prevention and reassure them that age-related memory issues can have a variety of causes
If you’re frequently dealing with short-term memory loss, confusion or issues around spatial awareness, you may need to see a neurologist
Alzheimer’s is just one common cause of cognitive decline categorized as ‘dementia’
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Your risk for familial Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of hereditary dementia increases if an immediate family member has it
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The difference between normal aging and issues that affect your independence
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