Conditions
Memory Loss & Dementia
Dementia describes a decline in memory and thinking severe enough to affect daily life. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause; some causes are treatable.
Overview
Dementia describes a decline in memory and thinking severe enough to affect daily life. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause; some causes are treatable.
Symptoms
- Forgetting recent events
- Difficulty finding words
- Getting lost in familiar places
- Changes in mood or judgment
Diagnosis
Diagnosis combines history, cognitive screening, laboratory tests and brain imaging.
When to see a doctor
Book an evaluation when memory changes are noticed by you or family. Sudden confusion is a medical emergency.
This information is educational and does not replace a medical evaluation.