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14 Jan 25 Video

I’ve started to notice that my parent is getting more and more forgetful – when should I worry?

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Dr Ruth Cairns

BSc (Hons), MBBS, MRCPsych, CCT General Adult and Old Age Psychiatry

Noticing increased forgetfulness in loved ones as they get older is of course worrying - is it just a phase? Or is it an early sign of a dementia?

Consultant Psychiatrist and Old Age Specialist Dr Ruth Cairns helps us navigate this line of questioning, explains the relative benefits and drawbacks of a potential early onset diagnosis, and discusses others physical and mental health aspects that may be worth looking into first, that could be impacting their memory.

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