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Memory Loss and Dementia: Does Early Detection Matter?

Many adults experience the occasional memory lapse—whether misplacing car keys or failing to recall the name of a television program. While most write it off as forgetfulness, others fear a serious health issue is at hand. But what causes these absentminded episodes? Is it aging, memory loss, or some other explicable—and treatable—condition? In fact, the […]

Memory Access v. Memory Loss: When Should You Worry?

You’re already 10 minutes late for work, and as you rush out the door, you grab your keys and your jacket, leaving your laptop behind. Are you losing your mind, or just having a bad day? Don’t worry. During a flurry of activity or the height of a stressful moment, it’s easy to be forgetful–“senior […]