Memory Loss and Aging – continued

Memory and aging: What’s normal, what’s not

Forgetfulness is a common complaint among older adults. You start to talk
about a movie you saw recently when you realize you can’t remember the title.
You’re giving directions to your house when you suddenly blank on a familiar
street name. You find yourself standing in the middle of the kitchen wondering
what you went in there for.

Memory lapses can be frustrating, but most of the time they aren’t cause for
concern. Age-related memory changes are not the same thing as dementia.