Helping Older Adults Manage Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
It’s a fact of life that our brains change as we grow older, and as they do, we might notice some subtle differences in the way they work.
Aging adults are often increasingly prone to misplacing items or struggling to recall something from the past, for example. These shifts are natural and pose no significant issues for many people. But for some, brain changes can lead to serious conditions, such as dementia or other cognitive disorders.
So what should older adults, concerned loved ones, and clinicians know about severe cognitive decline? How do its symptoms differ from normal signs of aging? And what about possible behavioral complications?
Brent P. Forester, MD, MSc, breaks down what we should know about dementia and other cognitive disorders, shares tips for finding effective treatment, and answers questions about supporting someone living with these conditions.
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About the Expert
Brent P. Forester, MD, MSc, is the Dr. Frances S. Arkin Professor and Chair of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine, psychiatrist in chief and chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center, and director of Behavioral Health for Tufts Medicine. He is an expert in geriatric psychiatry, specializing in the treatment of older adults with depression, bipolar disorder, and behavioral complications of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
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