Memory Loss

An early symptom of dementia, which includes Alzheimer's Disease, is memory loss, manifested in forgetting names, places, faces and other things that were once easily remembered. Find out how to help someone with memory loss.

Articles About Memory Loss

When a Senior Can’t Remember the Story, Let Them Make It Up
Creative storytelling can help seniors when they start to lose their memory due to dementia. By giving seniors with dementia the opportunity to write new narratives, creative storytelling may help give back a bit of what the disease steals from them.
The Healing Power of Pets
Man’s—and woman’s—best friends can offer big mental boosts to elderly owners.

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Q&A with the Experts on Memory Loss

Is Alzheimer's disease the same as memory loss?
That’s exactly what I thought about my father—he just couldn’t have Alzheimer’s! Let me answer your question by telling you my story, which if it rings true for you about what’s happening with your husband—you will understand what to do. Click to read the full answer.
Are there any supplements that reduce memory loss?
Supplements or medications can help reduce the risk of memory loss or cognitive performance decline due to general aging or Alzheimer's Disease. The effects of improvement vary by individual.
Why Do Alzheimer's Patients Forget to Eat or Swallow?
Alzheimer's patients sometimes do forget automatic actions such as chewing, swallowing or eating.

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News about Memory Loss

Are We Worrying about the Wrong Diseases?
What kills more people every year, heart disease or cancer? Where does Alzheimer's disease fit in the rankings? Two new surveys indicate that people may not know as much a they think they do about these common health conditions.
Sleep Apnea Linked To Memory Loss In Elderly Women
Elderly women who suffer from sleep apnea are more likely to develop memory loss, a new study shows.

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