Untreated Sleep Apnea Looks Like Cognitive Decline on a Bad Day
Untreated sleep apnea can absolutely look like cognitive decline—and that's exactly why it matters.
Category Early-signs-of-cognitive-decline
Doctors Look for Specific Patterns in a Five-Minute Cognitive Screening
During a five-minute cognitive screening, doctors are watching for specific patterns that reveal how your brain is processing information—particularly...
About 1 in 3 Caregivers Reports a Decline in Their Own Health
About one in three caregivers report that their mental health has declined since they took on caregiving responsibilities.
The Refrigerator Tells You More About Cognitive Status Than a Memory Test
Yes, the state of someone's refrigerator can reveal cognitive decline that standardized memory tests miss.
Telling Whether Hoarding Is a Habit or a Cognitive Symptom Emerging
Hoarding is not a habit. It is a clinically recognized cognitive and neurological condition that has been classified in the DSM-5 since 2013 as an...
Detecting Mild Cognitive Impairment Before It Becomes Full Dementia
Mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, can be detected and monitored before it progresses to full dementia—but only if you know what to look for and take...
Lewy Body Dementia Is Misdiagnosed in Up to 80% of Cases, Signs Worth Knowing
Lewy Body Dementia is misdiagnosed in approximately 80% of cases when patients first seek medical evaluation—a staggering reality that affects not just...
Slowing Walking Speed Is an Early Warning Sign of Cognitive Decline
Yes, slowing walking speed is increasingly recognized as a significant early warning sign of cognitive decline, particularly in older adults.
About 1 in 9 Adults Over 65 Has Alzheimer’s — Earlier Signs You Can Catch
If your parent or grandparent is over 65, the statistics are sobering: approximately 1 in 9 older adults has Alzheimer's disease.
Spotting the Difference Between Normal Forgetting and Mild Cognitive Impairment
The difference between normal forgetting and mild cognitive impairment comes down to three key factors: how often it happens, whether others notice it,...