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When should I be worried about the memory problems my elderly loved one is having?

Last Updated: August 25, 2009

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Many people believe that memory loss and aging go hand-in-hand; as a person gets older his or her memory begins to fail. Not true! Whether they care to admit it or not, many people think that their forgetfulness is the first sign of Alzheimer’s disease. However, we now know that most people remain both alert and able as they age, although it may take them longer to remember things.

For more information, you may want to visit the learning lesson at: http://www.extension.org/pages/Impact_of_Lifestyle_on_Memory.

Or read an article at: http://www.extension.org/pages/Memory_Loss.

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