Facebook Twitter LinkedIn What is a normal part of aging that does not necessarily indicate dementia? Slower processing of information Getting lost in familiar places Forgetting recent events Difficulty with problem-solving tasks Taking a little longer for some things to pop up or sink in — like recalling names, or mastering a new task — is a normal part of aging and does not necessarily indicate dementia. It’s just a natural part of getting older.
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