Ask the Doc
Is my increasing forgetfulness a sign of Alzheimer’s? By James Mastrianni, MD, PhD Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Q: I woke up this morning and saw that I had put the ice cream in the fridge. Am I on the road to developing Alzheimer’s disease? A: It’s common for people to do things without paying attention. Your […]
Communicating with People with Memory Loss
Lessons Lynn Roberts learned while caring for her mother When interacting with someone with Alzheimer’s disease, it can be helpful to avoid confrontation, create a calm environment, and focus on communicating slowly and clearly. Correcting them, or trying to jog their memory, might make them feel frustrated or agitated. Play along. Enter their reality. “I’d […]
Tips to Combat Age-Related Forgetfulness
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: Why do people become more forgetful as they age? A: It’s common to have moments of forgetfulness about where we put the keys, why we walked into a room, or what an object is called. This reflects age-related changes in thinking skills. Over time we can expect […]
