Memory Clinic
evaluation of memory loss
Memory and Aging
Some changes in the way memory works are a normal part of aging. Memory for new information begins to slip in
middle age. You may need to repeat things, or link them with something you already know well, in order to recall them later. Keeping
lists of things you should remember may become necessary. Memory slips even more in late life, especially after age 75. The process of remembering takes more time.
Even so, your memory is still easily jogged.
Changes like these are not signs of Alzheimer's disease. These normal changes are mild and do not get worse over short periods of time. They are usually recognized by the person who has the memory changes, and they do not interfere with the ability to perform usual activities like shopping, cooking, and driving.
Things You Can Do To Help Yourself Remember
• Listen carefully and take time to remember
• Think about what you want to remember
• Repeat it out loud
• Link the new things to past memories
• Practice using the new information
• If it's especially important, write it down
The Memory Clinic is dedicated to helping individuals who may be experiencing memory loss for a variety of reasons including age-related cognitive changes, head trauma or dementia. As we age, it is not unusual to notice mild changes in memory, forgetting where you placed your car keys, remembering a relative's birth date or being able to recall a name are typical situations. For most people, these changes are simply part of the healthy aging process and do not necessarily mean Alzheimer's Disease or another type of dementia. Since memory loss is typically the earliest symptom of disease it may be reassuring to have a memory assessment completed. Research indicates that the majority of people are found to be experiencing healthy, age related decline. Establishing a baseline before impairment begins will provide a great point of comparison as a person ages. Having your memory assessed at the earliest possible time is important since mild memory loss is often amenable to effective treatment.
Dedicated to helping individuals experiencing memory loss for a variety of reasons, we can establish a baseline before impairment begins and will provide a great point of comparison as a person ages.
