THE EARLY SIGNS

Occasional memory lapses are normal as we age. But increasingly frequent episodes or personality changes could mean something more serious is developing, even as early as your 50s.

BY JENNIFER LARSON
DECODING THE DIAGNOSIS


HAVE YOU EVER walked into your kitchen only to forget why you went in there in the first place? It’s unlikely you’re developing dementia—forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. It’s also normal to struggle with a task you don’t do very often (like...

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