Last week, when my husband, Rob, and I were cleaning up the kitchen, I forgot a word that I use frequently. I said, “Honey, can you put those cups in the … uh…you know … that thing we put dishes in.” Rob looked at me curiously and said, “Do you mean the dishwasher?” Ah yes—the dishwasher! In hindsight, I felt I hadn’t really forgotten the word, but just misplaced it.

Are memory gaffes like this something to worry about? Forgetting a word now shouldn’t raise a red flag, as it can happen to anyone at any age. This is quite different than aphasia, which can occur suddenly after a stroke or head injury, affecting a person’s ability to express and understand language. Likewise, misplacing our car keys or a pair of glasses doesn’t point to cognitive impairment as much as it does to inattention.

Yet we worry when lapses in memory occur, wondering if they are part of normal aging or symptoms of something more serious. In our April 14th Wellness Wednesday program (11am PT), you will learn to distinguish the difference between age-related memory changes and other brain disorders in an interview with Dr. Linda Sasser. Dr. Sasser is a memory and brain health expert and author of Brain SENSE: A Guide and Workbook to Keep Your Mind and Memory Sharp. She has devoted 30+ years to helping people improve their brain health through better lifestyle choices.

Dr. Sasser we will explore questions such as these:

What is the difference between every-day forgetfulness, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia?
Has shelter-in-place for more than a year had an effect on cognition?
At what age should we begin to be proactive about brain health?
What lifestyle choices can improve memory and help reduce the risk of cognitive decline?

This webinar is free, but you need to register to attend (or receive the recording). Click HERE to register.