Signs of Memory Loss in Older Adults

Author: Jeff Cramer
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What is normal cognitive change and when should you begin to worry?

Family and friends may notice memory lapses in someone who is aging and wonder if it’s mild memory loss or something more serious. In this presentation, Lori Feldman, LICSW, social worker at the Deanna and Sidney Wolk Center for Memory Health at Hebrew SeniorLife, defines cognitive impairment and the signs of normal aging, when it’s time to seek medical attention, and available resources. She also offers suggestions about when you should be concerned, what to expect, and where to turn to. 

If you’re looking for memory loss and dementia treatment or care in the Boston area, or if you’re seeing signs of dementia and don’t know where to turn next, Hebrew SeniorLife can help. We offer a range of memory care programs and support for memory loss, including inpatient memory care, in-home services, and our outpatient Wolk Center for Memory Health

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Wolk Center for Memory Health

The Deanna and Sidney Wolk Center for Memory Health at Hebrew SeniorLife provides outpatient memory care services, in person and virtually, for people living with cognitive symptoms — and for their families and caregivers.

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Jeff Cramer

About Jeff Cramer

Former Content Specialist

Jeff Cramer was the content specialist at Hebrew SeniorLife from 2019 to 2021, where he contributed content for digital platforms like social media, the Hebrew SeniorLife blog, the Hebrew SeniorLife website, and e-newsletters. Jeff spent five years as a local...

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