Many older
people worry about becoming forgetful. In
the past, memory loss and confusion were
considered a normal part of aging. However,
scientists now know that most people remain
alert and mentally capable as they age.
A lot of
people experience memory lapses. Some
memory problems are serious and others are
not. People who have serious changes in
their memory, personality, and behavior may
suffer from a form of dementia. Dementia is
usually progressive, and it involves functional
impairments. This means that persons
affected by dementia have difficulty
participating in everyday activities.
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