Seven steps to managing your memory what's normal, what's not, and what to do about it
"As you age, you may find yourself worrying about your memory. Where did I put those car keys? What time was my appointment? What was her name again? With more than 41 million Americans over the age of 65 in the United States, the question becomes how much (or, perhaps, what type) of memory loss is...
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New York, NY :
Oxford University Press,
[2020]
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Table of Contents:
- Step 1: Learn what is normal memory. Which memory errors can happen to anyone of any age? ; How does memory change in normal aging?
- Step 2: Determine if your memory is normal. What kinds of memory problems are not normal? ; What should the doctor do to evaluate my memory? ; When are special tests and evaluations needed?
- Step 3: Understand your memory loss. Will my memory get better? Which causes of memory loss are reversible? ; What are dementia, mild cognitive impairment, and subjective cognitive decline? ; What is Alzheimer's disease? ; What are vascular dementia and vascular cognitive impairment? ; What else could it be? What are other brain disorders of aging affecting thinking and memory?
- Step 4: Treat your memory loss. Which medications can help memory loss and Alzheimer's disease? ; I'm feeling a bit anxious and depressed by my memory loss or my diagnosis. What should I do about these feelings?
- Step 5: Modify your lifestyle. What foods should I eat or avoid to help my memory? ; Can physical activity and exercise help my memory?
- Step 6: Strengthen your memory. What can I do to strengthen my memory? ; What strategies can I use to help my memory? ; Which memory aids are helpful?
- Step 7: Plan your future. Will changes in my memory change my life? ; Where do I go from here?
