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Photographer, Basak Gurbuz Derman via Getty ImagesGetting older goes hand in hand with forgetfulness — like not remembering the name of the new restaurant in town or misplacing your glasses. And while it can be frustrating, it isn’t instantly concerning ., an assistant professor of neurology at Yale School of Medicine, told HuffPost via email.“As people grow older, they may experience mild forgetfulness, such as misplacing keys or having trouble recalling names.
For example, “for people who , forgetting recipes that they previously have been able to do easily for many years,” Bernick said.Another big area people may notice abnormal forgetfulness? Finances, according to Bernick. The forgetfulness may not look exactly like this, but many other things — like personal hygiene, appointments and errands — also fall into day-to-day activities. Missing doctor’s appointments regularly and burning food due to forgetfulness could also be troubling, Rosenbloom said.You can’t be expected to remember every single conversation you’ve ever had, and you shouldn’t worry if you forget conversations from time to time.
But “persistent or severe cognitive issues, especially those associated with postpartum depression or anxiety, should be discussed with a healthcare professional to ensure appropriate support and intervention,” Carrión said.According to Bernick, one of the first things doctors look at when someone complains of memory loss is the medications they’re on.
So, if you do have hearing loss, the best thing you can do is get hearing aids as soon as possible “because the longer you wait, the harder it is to actually use them in a productive manner,” said Mayr.“It’s crucial to remember that while some memory loss is normal, significant and abnormal memory loss should not be ignored,” Carrión said. “Early detection and diagnosis of conditions like Alzheimer’s disease can lead to better management and potential treatments.
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