Protecting Your Memory With Age
Some memory change with age is normal — and a lot of brain health is within your influence. This guide explains what's normal, what isn't, and the habits that help protect your mind over the years.
What normal aging looks like versus warning signs, the lifestyle factors that protect cognition, and how to keep your mind active and engaged.
What's inside
- →Normal aging — what to expect
- →Warning signs — what isn't normal
- →Protecting cognition — the key habits
- →Staying mentally active — use it well
- →Social connection — a quiet protector
- →When to see a doctor — getting checked
For educational purposes only
This guide is educational information about brain and cognitive health — it is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it is not a substitute for care from a qualified doctor. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition, including dementia or Alzheimer's disease. See a doctor about new or worsening memory problems, confusion, or other cognitive or neurological symptoms. Seek emergency care for signs of a stroke — remember FAST: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911 — or for sudden severe headache, sudden confusion, or loss of consciousness.