10 Causes of Memory Loss in Aging Parents & What Doctors Should Check

If your aging parent has started forgetting things or showing signs of confusion, it’s natural to worry it might be dementia or Alzheimer’s. But memory loss isn’t always due to dementia — and sometimes, it can be reversed. In this episode of the Helping Older Parents video podcast, geriatrician Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH, explains the 10 most common medical causes of memory loss and thinking problems in older adults — and what an initial medical evaluation should cover. You’ll learn: What can cause memory and thinking problems besides dementia Why a doctor’s visit is crucial — and what the evaluation should include Which causes might be treatable or reversible Why this initial evaluation can absolutely be done in primary care This is essential information for anyone concerned about an older parent, spouse, or loved one. Understanding the possible causes — and what to ask your doctor to check — can help your family get the right care at the right time. #MemoryLoss #HelpingOlderParents #DementiaAwareness #CognitiveHealth #AgingParents #DrLeslieKernisan #BetterHealthWhileAging 🧭 Sign Up for the Helping Older Parents Newsletter: https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/ho... 📘 Read: Cognitive Impairment in Aging – 10 Causes & What to Check https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/co... 🎓 Free Training: How to Help Your Parent with Memory Loss Be Safer (Even if They're Resisting) https://betterhealthwhileaging.mykaja... 📖 Book: When Your Aging Parent Needs Help by Dr. Leslie Kernisan https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QTXTWXW Video Chapters: 0:00 Memory Loss in Aging 1:26 Myths about memory loss & aging 2:28 What's covered in this video and why 3:49 10 common causes of memory loss & thinking problems in aging 14:18 10 things geriatricians would check in an older adult with memory loss 22:15 The 4 key things that should happen during an initial evaluation 23:07 How/where to get this initial medical evaluation done The information on this channel is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Dr. Kernisan’s comments do not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Full disclaimer: https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/di...