It is a disease that causes serious deterioration of the patient’s memory and interferes with the capacity to reason, to communicate, to do daily activities, and in the perception of reality. It is manifested after age 65

At the beginning, it is characterized by short-term memory loss (forget appointments, forget what was already said, cannot find the wallet or do not know how to get home); then, may find it difficult to speak, as well as concentrating and/or paying attention

The signs of this disease begin slowly and get worse over time. If you have an older adult at home, observe his/her behavior, and if you notice some difficulty remembering things or reasoning, consult a specialist

You can prevent senile dementia with a healthy lifestyle, a balanced diet, regular practice of exercises, as well as exercising memory and general culture skills

Dr. Luis Sandoval
Geriatrician at Clínica Ricardo Palma