Concerned About Brain Health or Memory?
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Concerned About Brain Health or Memory?
Try our guided telephone or online experience to receive resources tailored to your needs.
It’s never too early to have a conversation with your health care provider.
Talking to your health care provider may be the best first step.
Brain Health Resources
We all become a little forgetful as we age, but when is it time to see a doctor about more serious memory issues? Find out more about the signs and symptoms of cognitive decline..
What Is Mild Cognitive Impairment?
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a condition that causes changes in the way the brain works by affecting memory and the ability to think. There are several different types of MCI. Identifying symptoms early can provide more options for treatment and support.
Approaching memory loss concerns
If you’ve noticed a family member or loved one beginning to show signs of memory loss, changes in behavior, or other symptoms, you might be unsure of how to address it with them. But the time to have the conversation is now, and we have a few tips to make it easier.
Early Signs and Symptoms
Sometimes people with MCI are the first to notice they’re experiencing confusion, difficulty with normal activities or other signs of MCI. In other cases, family and friends may be the first to notice. Often, symptoms can go on for years, but sometimes they can progress quickly. That’s why it’s important to discuss them with a doctor as soon as you notice them. Getting expert medical guidance can help you form a game plan for managing and treating the condition.
Talking with a Doctor
A visit to the doctor can feel scary or confusing. It can be especially hard for someone with memory problems. Getting ready ahead of time can help you and your loved one. Think about what you want to say and what you want to ask. This will help the doctor understand your loved one’s symptoms. Then, they can give you and your loved one the information you need to know.
Brain Health Resources
We all become a little forgetful as we age, but when is it time to see a doctor about more serious memory issues? Find out more about the signs and symptoms of cognitive decline..
What Is Mild Cognitive Impairment?
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a condition that causes changes in the way the brain works by affecting memory and the ability to think. There are several different types of MCI. Identifying symptoms early can provide more options for treatment and support.
Approaching memory loss concerns
If you’ve noticed a family member or loved one beginning to show signs of memory loss, changes in behavior, or other symptoms, you might be unsure of how to address it with them. But the time to have the conversation is now, and we have a few tips to make it easier.
Early Signs and Symptoms
Sometimes people with MCI are the first to notice they’re experiencing confusion, difficulty with normal activities or other signs of MCI. In other cases, family and friends may be the first to notice. Often, symptoms can go on for years, but sometimes they can progress quickly. That’s why it’s important to discuss them with a doctor as soon as you notice them. Getting expert medical guidance can help you form a game plan for managing and treating the condition.
Talking with a Doctor
A visit to the doctor can feel scary or confusing. It can be especially hard for someone with memory problems. Getting ready ahead of time can help you and your loved one. Think about what you want to say and what you want to ask. This will help the doctor understand your loved one’s symptoms. Then, they can give you and your loved one the information you need to know.
Brain Health Resources
We all become a little forgetful as we age, but when is it time to see a doctor about more serious memory issues? Find out more about the signs and symptoms of cognitive decline..
What Is Mild Cognitive Impairment?
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a condition that causes changes in the way the brain works by affecting memory and the ability to think. There are several different types of MCI. Identifying symptoms early can provide more options for treatment and support.
Approaching memory loss concerns
If you’ve noticed a family member or loved one beginning to show signs of memory loss, changes in behavior, or other symptoms, you might be unsure of how to address it with them. But the time to have the conversation is now, and we have a few tips to make it easier.
Early Signs and Symptoms
Sometimes people with MCI are the first to notice they’re experiencing confusion, difficulty with normal activities or other signs of MCI. In other cases, family and friends may be the first to notice. Often, symptoms can go on for years, but sometimes they can progress quickly. That’s why it’s important to discuss them with a doctor as soon as you notice them. Getting expert medical guidance can help you form a game plan for managing and treating the condition.
Talking with a Doctor
A visit to the doctor can feel scary or confusing. It can be especially hard for someone with memory problems. Getting ready ahead of time can help you and your loved one. Think about what you want to say and what you want to ask. This will help the doctor understand your loved one’s symptoms. Then, they can give you and your loved one the information you need to know.
