Is forgetting things ‘normal’ aging or something worse? Here’s first step to finding out - San Francisco Chronicle

Last Updated: 02.07.2025 02:23

Is forgetting things ‘normal’ aging or something worse? Here’s first step to finding out - San Francisco Chronicle

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Neurologists and geriatricians generally recognize three buckets within memory and cognition loss: normal aging, mild cognitive decline and dementia.

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When a dog smells another dog’s poo or wee, do they then remember that scent for when they smell it again, or even further know which dog they are smelling if they know the dog?