People with memory problems should make a follow-up appointment to check their memory every six to 12 months. They can ask a family member, friend, or the doctor's office to remind them if they're worried they'll forget.
Learn more about cognitive health and Alzheimer's and related dementias. Read about this topic in Spanish. ADEAR Center staff answer telephone, email, and written requests and make referrals to local and national resources. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke toll-free braininfo ninds.
NIA scientists and other experts review this content to ensure it is accurate and up to date. What Are the Signs of Alzheimer's Disease? What's normal forgetfulness and what's not? Read and share this infographic to learn whether forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. Signs that it might be time to talk to a doctor include: Asking the same questions over and over again Getting lost in places a person knows well Having trouble following recipes or directions Becoming more confused about time, people, and places Not taking care of oneself —eating poorly, not bathing, or behaving unsafely Mild cognitive impairment Some older adults have a condition called mild cognitive impairment , or MCI, meaning they have more memory or other thinking problems than other people their age.
Child and adolescent psychiatrists can help parents and families answer these questions about what's normal and what's not. They usually interview the child and ask the parents about the child's previous health and behavior. They may also ask about how the family gets along together. Infants, children, and teenagers are normal when, at the appropriate age, they fully participate in and enjoy their:. Many parents first discuss their concerns about their child's normality with a family member or friend, or with the child's physician, school counselor or member of the clergy--who might refer the family to a child and adolescent psychiatrist.
It may be important for you to find a professional who is familiar with your culture or who demonstrates an understanding of the cultural and social context that's relevant to your experiences and life story.
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For others, it will be a longer road. Some local businesses will reopen; others will shutter. Some people will never come back from the ICU. Some people will continue to struggle to fill their food pantries or pay their rent. Some politicians will make renewed pledges about access to public healthcare. They will remind us to remain vigilant in the aftermath of a pandemic. Some people will agree with our politicians; some will despise them and take to social media to mock them. The more things change, the more they stay the same….
We will all continue to face daunting challenges for which we are not prepared. Scientists and medical providers will try and outsmart these challenges; they will succeed in some ways, but the challenges will keep coming. Modern medicine, as advanced as it is, is still, in the grand scheme of things, relatively young.
In the past million years, our planet has witnessed five mass extinctions. Many scientists believe we are currently living through a sixth. At some point in the future, our species will no longer be considered the pinnacle of evolution, human beings having been surpassed by other forms of life. And yet despite the enormous challenges we face on individual, local and global levels, we will remind ourselves and each other that we will get back to normal. That we will continue on, that we will , has always been the norm not only of humanity, but of all life, as French philosopher Henri Bergson pondered in the early 20th Century.
In fact, this impulse is what life is. Join one million Future fans by liking us on Facebook , or follow us on Twitter or Instagram. If you liked this story, sign up for the weekly bbc.
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