Psychiatry’s Alexsandra Kovacevich explains how normal aging differs from dementia

Is Your Forgetfulness Normal Aging or an Early Sign of Dementia?

Health: Alexsandra Kovacevich, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at the CWRU School of Medicine, said that normal aging brings occasional forgetfulness that resolves with cues. She noted that aging slows processing speed, and warns dementia signs include disrupted daily tasks, getting lost, personality changes and hallucinations.