Aging Memory loss
The over 60s show more severe symptoms of memory loss.
Aging Memory loss and Senior Health
Definition
Your memory gives you the ability to store information and events for later recollection. It is the cognitive procedure where your past, or things, people and actions from it are remembered. Your ability for concentration allows you to focus on one item or thought without being distracted for a particular period of time. When you experience memory loss you forget things that under normal circumstances you would automatically and easily recall. Elderly Memory Loss Problems can occur at any age, although due to increased fragility and vulnerability in age, the over 40s, and especially the over 60s show more severe symptoms if not prevented or treated by nutritional rebalancing.
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Symptoms of alertness, orientation, and attention may seem to malfunction or become more difficult to perform with security. * On average 1 out of every 10 people has a serious problem
* An estimated 4.5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease
* 11-16 million Americans will be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease by 2050
Causes
Chemical imbalance in your body, nutritional deficiency through diet and system malfunction, and environmental and food pollutants are the most significant causes. As well as a less than optimal diet, medical conditions such as those listed below can produce imbalance and deficiency:
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Aging Memory loss - Diagnosis If you have simple memory loss that happens only once in a while then this is usually nothing to worry about and doesn’t normally require further investigation or treatment. If loss is more severe and progressive however it is wise to investigate why this is happening. In severe cases conditions like Alzheimer's disease must be considered. To determine if other medical conditions are present or responsible tests may be requested. These may include:
* Blood tests
* Urine tests
* Memory testing
* EEG (electroencephalogram) to measure brain waves
* ECG (electrocardiogram) to measure electrical heart activity
A thorough physical, neurological and psychiatric evaluation should be covered and a complete medical history taken, including any prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking, your diet, past medical problems and general health. Aging Memory loss - Signs & Symptoms Basic signs that are more than the occasional lapse in concentration is occurring can include any of the following: * If you have difficulty performing normal everyday tasks
* If you misplace things frequently
* If you find it difficult to hold or follow a conversation without your mind wondering
* If your behaviour changes noticeably, with irritability, tiredness or aggression.
* Dementia signs and symptoms
Treatment Like most ‘diseases’ the longer treatment is delayed or preventative measures postponed, the harder it is to successfully combat the condition. Aging Memory loss - Conventional Treatments Conventional medicine uses prescription drugs to stem the symptoms. Commonly used drugs include:
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Aging Memory loss and Natural Treatments A balanced diet, exercise, mental stimulation and high quality daily nutrition will help you to maintain overall good health and protect yourself against risks of memory and brain malfunction. A diet high in antioxidant-rich foods and adequate daily exercise have most beneficial effects on your brain and memory and show significant improvements in your reaction times and concentration. * If you find it difficult to hold or follow a conversation without your mind wondering
* If your behaviour changes noticeably, with irritability, tiredness or aggression.
* Dementia signs and symptoms
Also, scientists now recognise the importance of mental ‘exercise’. The old adage ‘if you don’t use it you will lose it’ applies equally to the brain. It is also well recognised that your brain has a greater demand for specialised nutrients than any other organ in the body. These nutrients have to also be able to cross the blood-brain barrier. There is no 'magic bullet' when it comes to restoring brain health and thus memory. Sometimes, a persons memory is so far gone that no protocol will correct it...natural or pharmaceutical. In these cases the best that can be hoped for is to maintain the status quo. Therefore you should be doing everything possible to maintain and enhance the health of your brain before serious symptoms begin to show. There are a number of very potent and effective natural nutrients that have been clinically proven to help the overall functionality of the brain and the neuro-transmitters. For example,
>> SAMe
>> Vinpocetine
>> Phosphatidyl Serine
>> Huperzine A
>> Bacopa Extract
These nutrients, particuarly when combined with others help reduce the ongoing damage to your neuro-transmitters and your brain cells in general.
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