Memory Problems in Older Adults
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When frequent forgetfulness or memory difficulties appear, it is helpful to know that in older adults these changes can range from variations typical of age to alterations that deserve study. That is why it is worth not minimizing them.
Memory problems in older adults encompass the decline in the ability to remember recent information, names, or everyday tasks, with a variable impact on daily life.
Signs worth watching for: Repeating questions, frequently misplacing objects, becoming disoriented in familiar places, or having difficulty following conversations.
Which professional helps? A neuropsychologist can evaluate cognitive functions through tests, and a psychologist can support the emotional process. Discussing these changes with a professional makes it possible to distinguish their nature and guide the appropriate support.
Data on 426 doctors who treat memory problems in older adults
Which specialist treats memory problems in older adults?
Memory problems in older adults should be evaluated by a psychologist, who performs the initial cognitive assessment and provides guidance on appropriate management.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in memory problems in older adults
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Dr. Katherine Mawcinitt Backmann
Dr. Brisa Vega Castellanos
Dr. Gimena Soledad Liberman Estévez
Dr. Miriam Nava Castillo
Dr. Daniel Ivan Aquino
Dr. Osiris Ángeles
Dr. Alejandra Palomera Sánchez
Dr. Paulina Magaña
Dr. Linda Milenka Morales Rojas
Dr. Karla Heredia Ledesma
Frequently asked questions
What is memory problems in older adults?
When frequent forgetfulness or memory difficulties appear, it is helpful to know that in older adults these changes can range from variations typical of age to alterations that deserve study. That is why it is worth not minimizing them.
Which doctor treats memory problems in older adults?
Memory problems in older adults should be evaluated by a psychologist, who performs the initial cognitive assessment and provides guidance on appropriate management.