When Does Memory Loss Become a Concern?
Mild memory loss or Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) has distinct characteristics including:
- Memory problems that usually do not interfere with the activities of daily living
- Memory problems that are not easily identified by other people (A person experiencing AD-related mild memory loss often uses reminders and other tactics to offset memory difficulties)
- Memory decline in mild cognitive impairment is often a slow process that spans several years
Typical Age-Related Changes
Making a bad decision once in a while
Missing a monthly payment
Forgetting which day it is and remembering it later
Sometimes forgetting which word to use
Losing things from time to time
Signs of Alzheimer's/Dementia
Poor judgment and decision-making
Inability to manage a budget
Losing track of the date or the season
Difficulty having a conversation
Misplacing things and being unable
to retrace steps to find them
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