Many think it’s normal for aging parents to develop memory loss or a very poor short-term memory, but actually it’s not. Geriatrician Leslie Kernisan MD explains why and what to do if your parent is forgetful. #memory #memoryloss #aging

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You probably haven't wondered if memory loss is normal or not in an aging parent. Many people feel short-term memory loss is typical, especially in their 80s and 90s.

Getting forgetful as you age is NOT natural. Specifically, it’s not normal aging, if your parent is doing things like:
– Asking the same question repeatedly
– Forgetting what happened recently, like earlier in the day or earlier in the week
– Repeating the same stories or statements

How to help your parent will depend on many things, including:
– Are your parents' habits and abilities improving or decreasing?
– When it comes to memory loss aging, how aware are your parents of it?
– Is their doctor aware of their memory loss, and has your parent been medically evaluated?
– Can their memory loss be treated or reversed?
– Does your parent currently seem to need assistance, to remain safe, healthy, and independent?

Related article: 6 Ways that Memory & Thinking Change with Normal Aging (& What to Do About This)
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Video Chapters:
00:00 Helping Older Parent with Memory Loss Podcast.
00:38 Is it normal to have short term memory loss as one gets older?
03:20 What should you do if your aging parent has memory loss?
04:32 Short-term memory loss is NOT a normal part of aging.

If your aging parent is forgetful, repeating himself/herself, or otherwise appears to have short-term memory loss, this is a sign that something is off in their brain function.

Luckily, they have you to keep an eye on their health and well-being and to help ensure that the necessary steps are taken. And we'll be going over more of those options in future episodes.

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Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH, is a practicing geriatrician and the founder of the popular aging health website and podcast BetterHealthWhileAging.net, which she created to help families and older adults learn better ways to manage aging health challenges. She is also a Clinical Instructor in the UCSF Division of Geriatrics.

Dr. K has a special interest in the practical problems families encounter while assisting aging parents, including how to help them age-in-place. She has been running “Helping Older Parents” online courses and group coaching programs since 2018, and is the author of the book “When Your Aging Parent Needs Help: A geriatrician's step-by-step guide to memory loss, resistance, safety worries, and more.”

Dr. K and her team of expert geriatric care managers currently provide ongoing support and guidance to families dealing with memory loss and Alzheimer’s through her latest online course, Helping Older Parents with Memory Loss.
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