Many people experience some memory decline as they grow older, but when it becomes severe enough to affect our lifestyle and routine, it may be due to dementia. Dementia is not a normal part of ageing, it is a condition caused by damage to brain cells that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s Disease. In Alzheimer’s, abnormal protein deposits (amyloid plaques and tau tangles) build up in the brain, damaging nerve cells and reducing their functi

There are various causes for memory loss for either mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia. Some of those causes could be stroke, Alzheimer’s, alcohol use, along with other diseases like Parkinson’s Disease. In this short video, Vicki Armstrong, Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, discusses the causes of memory loss. Learn more about memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer’s by visiting riversideonline.com/memory. | Riverside | Facebook