We are all guilty of forgetting things from time to time, for example where we left our keys, a name on the tip of our tongue or why we walked into a room.
In the whirlwind of daily life, these memory lapses are often brushed off as harmless signs of stress or fatigue – but when does forgetfulness cross the line from normal ageing or distraction into something more concerning?
Knowing the difference can be crucial, so we spoke to some experts who have explained what may signal something more than just a mere ‘senior moment’ and require professional help.
How can someone differentiate between normal forgetfulness and signs of cognitive decline or dementia?
“It’s important to understand that some degree of forgetfulness is common – occasionally forgetting a person’s name or misplacing items isn’t typically…