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ELEVATE YOUR
DeDmECReEAnSINtGia
RISK
You can take steps to help protect
yourself from dementia.
WHEN YOU GET older, it’s normal for you to forget a few
things here and there. You might forget where you put
your glasses. You may even blank on the name of someone
you’ve known for years.
However, when memory problems start to affect your
everyday life, they may be signs of dementia. Dementia
is a syndrome that affects all parts of your life. It can
cause issues with your memory, personality and ability
to speak.
“The first signs of dementia can be small,” says Richard
Ackermann, MD, Director of the Division of Geriatrics
at Navicent Health. “For example, you may have trouble
managing your finances, shopping or driving.”
UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA
Dementia is a progressive disease, meaning it gets worse
as time goes on. As it progresses, dementia
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