Forgetting This One Thing Can Mean You Have Dementia | Eat This Not That - Eat This, Not That
According to the World Health Organization, dementia cases are expected to triple from their current rate by the year 2050.
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"Dementia is not a single disease but a term that describes a collection of changes to memory, thinking, and personality that interfere with a person's ability to function," says Scott Kaiser, MD, a board-certified geriatrician and director of geriatric cognitive health at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California.Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting more than five million Americans.People with dementia may "use substitutions or talk around the word they cannot recall," says Thomas C.Kaiser, other symptoms of dementia can include:
If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of dementia, "It's important to pursue a thorough evaluation to identify such concerns and address them," says Kaiser