As individuals age, experiences of forgetfulness are common and often normal, according to dementia and aging experts. While it is natural to misplace items or struggle to recall names, significant memory loss may raise concerns. Experts emphasize that changes in processing speed and occasional lapses in memory are to be expected. They highlight that while some forgetfulness can be alarming, it typically does not indicate dementia. Awareness of these changes can help alleviate unnecessary worries about cognitive decline.
Itâs also normal to find it harder to do things or that they take longer than they used to, says Kaarin Anstey.
Our processing speed can slow with age, which can be particularly frustrating for people used to functioning at a high level, says Amy Brodtmann.
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