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Article: Savvy Senior: Memory loss: What's normal, what's not?
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- Capital (Annapolis)
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- October 28, 2007
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DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: I am 58 years old and have noticed that I've
become more forgetful lately, and it troubles me. My mother died
with Alzheimer's disease about 15 years ago and I am afraid I might
be next. Is my forgetfulness something I should worry about? -
FORGETFUL FRANK
DEAR FRANK: Forgetfulness is something everyone experiences from
time to time, but at what point does it indicate the beginning of a
more serious problem? Here's what you should know.
Memory loss
Yes, it's true that forgetfulness and memory loss can be symptoms
of more serious problems, but it doesn't necessarily mean you have
Alzheimer's disease. While some memory changes are normal as we age,
memory loss also can be ...