Alzheimer’s Disease
What Type of Doctor Should I See About Short Term Memory Loss?
Question: What doctor should I see if I feel that my short term memory is decreasing? Thank you. (From Neurology.com Q&A) Answer: You should start your line of inquiry with your primary care physician to assess whether your symptoms are due to normal aging or not. Everyone forgets things from time to time, and... »
Alzheimer’s Disease: Treatments, Prognosis and Research
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is an age-related, non-reversible brain disorder that develops over a period of years. Initially, people experience memory loss and confusion, which may be mistaken for the kinds of memory changes that are sometimes associated with normal aging. However, the symptoms of AD gradually lead to behavior and personality changes, a decline... »