When you start to suspect memory loss in a parent, your mind can race straight to worst-case scenarios. Dementia. Alzheimer’s. Losing the person you know. But memory problems don’t always mean something permanent or progressive. Stress, depression, medications, infections, sleep problems, and vitamin deficiencies can all affect memory—and many of these can be treated.

This guide explains the most common warning signs of memory loss in older adults, how they differ from normal aging, and when to seek medical advice.

Supporting someone with memory loss requires patience, empathy, and practical strategies. Here are some ways you can help:

One of the most impactful choices you can make is whether or not to enroll your parent in an Alzheimer's clinical study. While the decision to participate in a clinical trial is not to be taken lightly, there are several compelling reasons why it could be one of the best decisions for both you and your parent. 

Caring for a loved one with dementia means living inside a thousand tiny heartbreaks.

Anosognosia is a neurological condition where the brain can't recognize its cognitive or psychiatric illness.

Positive, everyday actions can make a difference in brain health, even lowering the risk of cognitive decline and possibly Alzheimer's and dementia.

Alzheimer's is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. These are 10 warning signs and symptoms.

9 Habits for a Long, Vibrant Healthspan.

With MCI, you can still manage most daily tasks. Most people with MCI don’t progress into Dementia, but they are at a greater risk.

But as we get older, it is important to understand the positive aspects of aging as well as its challenges.

Alzheimer's disease often carries a stigma, with many perceiving it as an immediate descent into cognitive decline.

Communication with a person with Alzheimer's requires patience, understanding and good listening skills.

January is Mental Wellness month! Yet, after the holidays people often feel exhausted and far from mentally well. To make matters worse,...