{"id":6972,"date":"2015-11-17T07:36:33","date_gmt":"2015-11-17T13:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senioradvisor.com\/blog\/?p=6972"},"modified":"2017-09-19T13:14:15","modified_gmt":"2017-09-19T18:14:15","slug":"memory-loss-vs-dementia-infographic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d30braiqprupoq.cloudfront.net\/blog\/2015\/11\/memory-loss-vs-dementia-infographic\/","title":{"rendered":"Memory Loss vs. Dementia [INFOGRAPHIC]"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Memory Loss vs. Dementia [INFOGRAPHIC]<\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We may often joke about it, but getting older does often mean an increase in forgetfulness and a general slowing down. It\u2019s totally normal and to be expected. However, some levels of memory loss can point to more serious problems, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.senioradvisor.com\/blog\/2015\/09\/10-signs-your-loved-one-may-have-alzheimers\/\">early signs of dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s<\/a> disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing the most common warning signs of dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s disease can not only help you detect real problems earlier, but can help you feel more at ease when you realize certain occurrences are normal and not so worrisome. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>As with any disease, it\u2019s better to err on the side of caution and let your doctor know if you are concerned with any actions or developments in your or your loved one\u2019s actions. Even if you find yourself facing a diagnosis of Alzheimer\u2019s disease or dementia, it\u2019s better than not knowing and facing a more serious case later in life. Knowing about a diagnosis can help you not only make more decisions for yourself and your future, but can help potentially preserve quality of life for longer.<\/p>\n<p>Below are examples of normal aging vs. potential signs of dementia that can help you know when you should bring your concerns to your doctor. We encourage you to share this infographic on Facebook and your website! If you prefer to read a text-based version of the infographic, scroll down.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6977\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/09\/Whats-Normal-Memory-Loss-vs.-Dementia-INFOGRAPHIC.png\" alt=\"What's Normal Memory Loss vs. Dementia [INFOGRAPHIC]\" width=\"800\" height=\"2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/09\/Whats-Normal-Memory-Loss-vs.-Dementia-INFOGRAPHIC.png 800w, https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/09\/Whats-Normal-Memory-Loss-vs.-Dementia-INFOGRAPHIC-140x350.png 140w, https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/09\/Whats-Normal-Memory-Loss-vs.-Dementia-INFOGRAPHIC-768x1920.png 768w, https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/09\/Whats-Normal-Memory-Loss-vs.-Dementia-INFOGRAPHIC-410x1024.png 410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Share This Infographic On Your Site!<\/h3>\n<p><textarea style=\"width: 550px; height: 150px;\">&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please include attribution to SeniorAdvisor.com with this graphic.&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&#8217;https:\/\/www.senioradvisor.com\/blog\/2015\/11\/whats-normal-memory-loss-vs-dementia-infographic\/&#8217;&gt;&lt;img src=&#8217;https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/img.prod.aplaceformom.com\/main\/uploads\/sa-blog\/2015\/09\/Whats-Normal-Memory-Loss-vs.-Dementia-INFOGRAPHIC.png&#8217; alt=&#8217;What&#8217;s Normal Memory Loss vs. Dementia&#8217; width=&#8217;540px&#8217; border=&#8217;0&#8242; \/&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;<br \/>\n&lt;p&gt;<\/textarea><\/p>\n<h2>Normal Memory Loss vs. Dementia: Recognizing the Difference<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Normal:<\/strong> Forgetting a person\u2019s name or a word during a conversation, but remembering it later.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong>Concerning:<\/strong><\/em> Losing oneself in a conversation, stopping abruptly and forgetting what to say next, repeating oneself often.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Normal:<\/strong> Forgetting an appointment from time to time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong>Concerning:<\/strong> <\/em>Forgetting recently learned information, or having to ask for information over and over. Increasingly having to rely on devices or loved ones to help remember to complete tasks previously handled on their own.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Normal:<\/strong> Forgetting what day it is occasionally, but figuring it out later.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong>Concerning:<\/strong> <\/em>Completely losing track of the season or the day, or even forgetting where one is and how he or she got there.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Normal:<\/strong> Getting irritated when one\u2019s normal routine is altered. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong>Concerning:<\/strong><\/em> Getting extremely agitated when something in daily life changes, especially when the agitation is \u00a0a noticeable departure from one&#8217;s typical personality. <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Normal:<\/strong> Making bad decisions occasionally when it comes to money.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong>Concerning:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0Consistently exhibiting poor decision-making abilities, such as giving away large amounts of money to telemarketer. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Normal:<\/strong> Feeling tired or worn out from time to time and wanting to stay home to rest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong>Concerning:<\/strong> <\/em>Removing oneself from favorite hobbies or activities because of forgetfulness or difficulty completing; becoming more isolated and not wanting to venture out of the comfort of one&#8217;s home.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Normal:<\/strong> Losing an item occasionally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong>Concerning:<\/strong><\/em> Putting items in strange places and not being able to retrace one\u2019s steps to find the missing items. <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Normal:<\/strong> Vision changes due to cataracts, or needing a new prescription for your glasses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong>Concerning:<\/strong> <\/em>Increased difficulty in vision when it comes to understanding what one is seeing \u2013 such as understanding color or contrast \u2013 making it difficult to travel or conduct daily life.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Memory Loss vs. Dementia [INFOGRAPHIC] We may often joke about it, but getting older does often mean an increase in forgetfulness and a general slowing down. 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