Top 10 Warning Signs of Memory Loss & How to Seek Help According to Beverly Sanborn, Belmont Village Senior Living | Business Wire
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As older adults continue to age, it can be difficult for both them and their loved ones to distinguish between the signs and symptoms associated with ‘normal’ aging, such as stress and cognitive decline, and a common precursor to dementia called Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) – especially when it’s in its very early stages. There are over 100 different causes of dementia, but many are correctable such as delirium, drug side effects and metabolic disorders. There are four main causes of incurable dementia: Alzheimer’s disease, dementia with Lewy body, vascular dementia, and frontotemporal dementia, including Pick’s disease. The boundaries behind these types are often blurred because a person may have more than one type at a time. Alzheimer’s is by far the most prevalent, accounting for 60 to 80% of all cases, but when it occurs in conjunction with vascular dementia, the percentage climbs to over 90%. It’s normal to want to be optimistic and dismiss early signs and symptoms, but if memory lapses are consistent enough to cause concern, it’s best to be proactive and get help. In many cases, there may be an underlying cause that’s correctable.
“Spending a few days with an aging parent or loved one is a good way to see how they’re doing and where they might need a little more support,” says Beverly Sanborn, Vice President of Program Development at Belmont Village Senior Living. “We often hear from family members that they’ve seen signs of concern that aren’t readily apparent in routine phone calls or quick visits.”
10 Warning Signs of Memory Loss:
“If you’re seeing any of these signs, Belmont Village’s ‘Is this dementia?’ assessment can help you gauge the seriousness of your loved one’s condition and help you to determine the appropriate next steps, such as scheduling a professional assessment, exploring treatment options, speaking with a doctor, or reaching out to a Belmont Village Senior Living Care Advisor,” adds Sanborn. “Early diagnosis and treatment for cognitive decline, such as Belmont Village Senior Living’s proprietary, award-winning Circle of Friends® program, can help a person function at their highest and most fulfilling ability level and will possibly slow the progression of dementia. Belmont’s Whole-Brain-Fitness approach to senior care, which involves mental stimulation, socialization, and a healthy lifestyle helps seniors build cognitive reserve, allowing seniors to maintain function and higher quality of life.”
Visit the Belmont Village Senior Living Dementia Resource website or call (844) 706-CARE. The Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline is also available around the clock, 365 days a year at (800) 272-3900.
About Belmont Village Senior Living
Now celebrating 25 years, Belmont Village is known for pioneering proprietary, award-winning resident programming, often in partnership with leading research universities and healthcare institutions such as USC, UCLA, and UCSD. Today, Belmont Village owns and operates 33 communities with just under 5,000 units, with an additional 1000 units in development. The company is a market leader in major markets including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, and South Florida. Belmont’s communities are renowned for distinctive design, high standards of life safety, quality of care, and leading-edge, award-winning programs. Belmont Village is certified as a Great Place to Work® and has been ranked as one of FORTUNE Magazine’s 50 Best Workplaces for Aging Services since 2018.
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