Are you worried about an aging parent’s memory or thinking skills? Read the following article from geriatrician Leslie Kernisan, MD, and take time this holiday season while with your parents to observe their behavioral patterns to see if you notice any of the below signs.If you have concerns about an aging parent’s memory, you’ve probably wondered if they have Alzheimer’s or another dementia. After all, you already know it’s fairly common for older people to start slipping mentally, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that the lifetime risk for a woman in her 60s is one in six.
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