When memory loss progresses to states of dementia, "memory failures become so frequent a person eventually loses the ability to recall recent events or plans completely,” says David Diamond, PhD ...

A memory problem is serious when it affects daily functioning. Memory loss that is not a part of normal aging can include features such as: • A sudden onset of memory loss (over days to weeks ...

Memory loss is real, but in this situation, it’s more likely that you can’t remember something because there was a problem with how you experienced the event — such as with “weapon focus.” ...

At 58, Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with early onset dementia. She describes coping strategies she's developed to deal with her memory loss, and explains why she thinks dementia shouldn't be seen ...

The findings are based on 8,745 post-menopausal women, aged 65 to 79, who took a 100-point memory test. The score for normal memory is in the 90- to 100-point range.

Patients frequently raise concerns about memory loss with their healthcare providers, fearing it may indicate dementia. It's important to remember that we're all human, and a certain level of ...

It also highlights the complex underpinnings of human memory, a neuroscience expert says. Stephen Bromley, from Conche, N.L., struck a moose with his car on Monday, but said he had no recollection ...

Firstly, they advised that memory changes in most cases are not something to worry about. “Almost 40 percent of us will experience some form of memory loss after we turn 65 years old,” they said.

Dementia symptoms go beyond memory loss, affecting planning, language, and behavior. Early diagnosis can slow progression, allow optimal care, and reveal reversible causes.

The problem isn’t day-to-day memory, but going back beyond three years or so, my memories can be sketchy. I recognize this, but my husband, 65, continues to remind me of my memory loss.