Cognitive Impairment in Aging: 10 Common Causes & 10 Things the Doctor Should Check

Have you been worried about an older person's memory or thinking abilities? Or you may have noticed that your aging spouse is repeating herself, or struggling to do things that didn't use to pose much of a problem.

Cognitive Impairment in Aging: 10 Common Causes & 10 Things the Doctor Should Check

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Have you been worried about an older person's memory or thinking abilities?

Or you may have noticed that your aging spouse is repeating herself, or struggling to do things that didn't use to pose much of a problem.

Or you may have noticed false accusations, or irrational […]

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Have you been worried about an older person's memory or thinking abilities? Or you may have noticed that your aging spouse is repeating herself, or struggling to do things that didn't use to pose much of a problem. Maybe your parent has seemed more confused recently.

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Or you may have noticed false accusations, or irrational […]

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Maybe your parent has seemed more confused recently.

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