Memory loss and dementia

We all at one time or another misplace the car keys or struggle to remember a word.  It is frustrating but we move on. For some people, the lapses in memory may progress over time. They may get lost in a familiar place. They may start having trouble with reasoning and problem solving.  Do they have dementia?  What does it mean to have dementia?  How does dementia get diagnosed? 

This week I have posted a video on dementia. It is an introduction to a few of the different types of dementia and their characteristics. I talk about symptoms as well as what to do if you think you or a loved one may have dementia.