{"id":1065,"date":"2012-05-01T14:23:34","date_gmt":"2012-05-01T20:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/touchingheartsathome.wordpress.com\/?p=73"},"modified":"2012-05-01T14:23:34","modified_gmt":"2012-05-01T20:23:34","slug":"tips-for-seniors-reduce-memory-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/touchinghearts.com\/chattanooga\/blog\/tips-for-seniors-reduce-memory-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Seniors: Reduce Memory Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"block block--freeform\">\n<div class=\"container\">Forgetting familiar names, not remembering where we left our keys, or forgetting items at the grocery store is common, and perfectly normal.\u00a0 Most people begin noticing forgetfulness around mid-life.\u00a0 Brain cells begin to die off and this causes a normal decline in the brain\u2019s ability to remember.\u00a0 It is important to recognize when memory loss is not attributed to natural aging, though, to prevent as much loss as possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Causes Memory Loss besides Aging?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Memory loss can be the first sign of Alzheimer\u2019s disease, happen after suffering a traumatic experience, or it may be a by-product of a person\u2019s living environment. There are many other factors that contribute to memory loss including, but not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dementia &amp; Alzheimer\u2019s<\/li>\n<li>Loneliness<\/li>\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n<li>Sadness<\/li>\n<li>Worry<\/li>\n<li>Boredom<\/li>\n<li>Dehydration<\/li>\n<li>Falls &amp; Head Impacts<\/li>\n<li>Medication Interactions<\/li>\n<li>Excessive use of Drugs and Alcohol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Can Memory Loss be Reversed?<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Memory loss can be reversed in many situations and is non-reversible in others.\u00a0 When memory loss is a symptom of a brain condition or disease, such as Alzheimer\u2019s, it is often not reversible.\u00a0 In this case, preventative measures should be taken to reduce loss. If your problems are caused by drug interactions, a change in your prescription may help. If it\u2019s due to excessive alcohol consumption, cutting back can help. If it\u2019s because of a traumatic experience you may need professional guidance to help you to work through the situation.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What Can I Do About Recognized Memory Loss?<\/h3>\n<p>Many of the contributing factors to memory loss described above are associated with \u2018reversible\u2019 memory loss\u2026and as the name implies, the associated memory loss oftentimes can be reversed.\u00a0 The Mayo Clinic provides the following tips to reverse or reduce memory loss:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay mentally active<\/li>\n<li>Socialize regularly<\/li>\n<li>Get organized<\/li>\n<li>Focus<\/li>\n<li>Eat a healthy diet<\/li>\n<li>Include physical activity in your daily routine<\/li>\n<li>Manage chronic conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please visit the Mayo Clinic website to learn read <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mayoclinic.com\/health\/memory-loss\/HA00001\/NSECTIONGROUP=1\">\u201cMemory Loss: 7 Tips to Improving Your Memory\u201d<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>When To Seek Help For Memory Loss<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Getting a prompt diagnosis and the appropriate care is essential to reversing or reducing memory loss.\u00a0 If you&#8217;re worried about memory loss, especially when it effects your ability to complete your usual daily activities, consult your doctor. He or she will likely do a physical exam, as well as check your memory and problem-solving skills. Urine and blood tests, CAT scans, and recall tests in which the doctor asks you questions are all performed in an effort to determine how well you recall information.<\/p>\n<p>With a strong diagnosis and supportive care you or a loved one can minimize damage and help improve memory!<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forgetting familiar names, not remembering where we left our keys, or forgetting items at the grocery store is common, and perfectly normal.\u00a0 Most people begin noticing forgetfulness around mid-life.\u00a0 Brain cells begin to die off and this causes a normal decline in the brain\u2019s ability to remember.\u00a0 It is important to recognize when memory loss [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1065","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - 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