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Forgetfulness can be normal at any age, such as not remembering where you put your keys or forgetting where you placed a receipt. But as you get older, your memory problems can progress.
At Neurology Consultants of Arizona in Scottsdale, board-certified neurologist, Luay Shayya, MD, and our professional team understand memory loss and how its advancement can affect you. For instance, it can indicate that certain health conditions are present, such as dementia.
You can have two types of normal memory loss:
This type of memory loss involves forgetting past events that might’ve happened years ago, forgetting how to perform a certain task, and forgetting simple, general knowledge.
This type of memory loss happens when you struggle with learning something new or recalling something you’ve learned recently.
As you age, you might also have trouble with fluency in conversations as you process information a little slower. Your multitasking skills can slow down, as well.
When your memory loss begins to affect your daily living, you could be developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia. For example, forgetting how to get home from the grocery store is not considered a normal memory problem.
To keep your brain stimulated, we encourage you to physicially exercise at least twice a week. Maintaining good health can keep your mind sharp and slow down memory loss.
Other ways to stay healthy include eating the DASH diet, limiting your alcohol intake, and not smoking. Getting adequate amounts of sleep and managing your stress levels can also help.
Keep your brain active with puzzles, reading books, taking quizzes, or participating in a class to keep your mind learning new things.
When you have MCI, your symptoms might include forgetting things like:
You can also lose your focus easily and struggle with everyday tasks, such as paying bills, cooking, taking medications, and driving.
Dementia can affect you more severely. Signs include:
Dementia’s decline can also cause you to lose all ability to perform any of your daily tasks.
Our treatments for memory loss are customized for you specifically. We give you a thorough evaluation to understand your cognitive ability. We then develop a plan to slow the progression of your memory loss and help normalize your life again.
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Shayya and our team, call our office today or request an appointment online. You can also send us a message if you have any questions or concerns.
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