If you've started to wonder whether your mom or dad's memory is changing, you're not alone — and the worry can feel heavy. Maybe you've noticed the same story twice in one phone call, or a missed bill that just isn't like them. This episode walks adult children through the calmest, most useful first step you can take.

In this episode, Dr. Bass covers:

• Why memory changes don't always mean dementia, and what else can cause them
• The treatable causes most families never think about — sleep problems, thyroid issues, medications, vitamin deficiencies, and depression
• Why your parent's primary care doctor is usually the right first stop, not a specialist
• Four simple things you can do this week if you're worried about a parent's memory

🎧 Listen on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YoJJTfULHmphZhLdO5AWkApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shreveport-health-minute/id1888801411

📖 Read the full blog post this episode is based on:Memory Loss After 50: When It’s Normal, When It’s Not, and When to Get Evaluated

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