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MEMORY CARE CONT’D
When Memory Falters
Recognizing Dementia Is the First Step in Moving Forward
BAy MARK MORRIS
s we age, the occasional struggle to find a word, or a sporadic lapse of memory, is hardly a cause for alarm. It becomes a concern when short-term memory or trouble finding words becomes a constant battle, because those are often signs
of dementia.
Memory loss is usually observed by others and not the person who is afflicted. According
to“Lori Todd, executive director of Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing, a person tends to
They know you are an important person in their life, and they know there is an emotional connection. Words aren’t as important as the emotions.”
lose their short-term memory — such as not remembering what they had for breakfast — while their long-term memory stays sharp, and they can tell you all about what happened in 1950.
“We also see the person ask a question, get an answer, and then, 10 minutes later, ask the same question,” Todd said.
Understanding the difference between benign memory loss and early stages of dementia
For loved ones of individuals with dementia, Beth Cardillo says, overcoming fear and denial is often the first challenge.
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