Memory Loss and Older Adults

I have no recollection of yesterdays. I haven't for a long, long time. The problem is, everything everyone does starts with their memory.

Preventing memory loss is important at any age. To prevent memory loss and keep the mind working properly, you must stretch your brain beyond the 10 percent experts say we use.

Seniors facing a hospital stay may be risking losing their memory unnecessarily. Hospitalization may cause a senior's cognitive ability to deteriorate faster than normal. Elderly people may have increased risk of memory loss after being in a hospital.

Recent research has surfaced, indicating that elders are not as good at multi-tasking as younger people are. MRI scans point to the source of the discrepancy.

Keeping a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia entertained and engaged can be difficult. A few simple guidelines and some creativity can help dementia caregivers find things to do with their elderly parents.

When your elderly parent has dementia or Alzheimer's enter you father's reality wherever he may be. What your father is thinking and feeling is his reality. It is counterproductive to change it.

Learn the differences between delirium and dementia, including how quickly symptoms appear and their effects on attention and memory.

Dementia is not a normal part of getting older. Learn how age-related changes in the brain differ from those associated with various dementias.

During middle-stage dementia, people may experience more memory loss and changes in behavior, meaning they need more assistance with activities of daily living.

Alzheimer’s disease usually affects seniors age 65 and older, but there is an uncommon form called early-onset Alzheimer’s that strikes people in their 30s, 40s and 50s. When dementia symptoms appear this early in life, the consequences are dire.

Denial is a natural response for someone faced with a serious illness, but it is crucial for dementia patients and caregivers to be realistic and open about their diagnosis and feelings.

There is no definitive test for Alzheimer's or dementia, so it can often be difficult to receive a clear diagnosis. For some individuals, there is no concrete explanation for their cognitive impairment, and this uncertainty can be challenging to accept.

Charlie's memories of flying in WWII are still fresh for him, yet he can't remember who his grandson is. When someone has dementia, their oldest memories often last the longest.

The selective memory of those suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's disease can be baffling for caregivers. Here's how I cope with Charlie's memory slips.

I've taken statin medications for many years to keep my cholesterol in check. Recently, I've wondered if those drugs were creating some memory loss.

Dementia undoubtedly alters relationships, but it does not completely erase them. There is new research that uncovers a truth many Alzheimer's caregivers have always known: just because a person can't remember doesn't meant they can't feel. In fact, the more impaired a person's memory of a specific event is, the stronger their feelings, both positive and negative, about that experience will be.

Going to the doctor, paying bills, taking a driving test—older adults should try to tackle their most taxing tasks earlier in the day, claims new evidence that suggests aging brains function best in the morning hours.

New research claims hundreds of thousands of Americans could be affected by a specific type of Alzheimer's that most doctors and patients don't know about.

A daily routine and dementia care go hand in hand, benefiting patients and caregivers alike. The repetition involved in adhering to lifelong routines can help keep seniors oriented, preventing distraction, anxiety and frustration.

Nelson Dellis, two-time USA Memory Champion, decided to become an advocate for brain health after seeing his grandmother's battle with Alzheimer's.