As early as 55-60 years of age, one may begin to experience some memory drawbacks. Concentrating, retaining information, and remembering names, times, and appointments can take a little extra effort, and it may become necessary to mark commitments in the diary (especially if there are many of them) or to prepare lists of the day’s shopping or activities to make sure you don’t forget anything or make a mistake. As long as the situation remains manageable and you have the peace of mind that you have everything pretty much under control, there is no reason to worry. However, when memory deficits begin to be a bit more prominent and interfere with daily life, it is a good idea to seek medical attention for further investigation. Here are
the signs you need to pay more attention to
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Memory and aging: when to worry
