Aging affects everyone differently. Some individuals remain sharp and physically robust well into advanced age, while others may experience typical age‑related changes in memory or processing speed.
Normal aging is not the same as dementia. Common age‑related memory lapses (like forgetting a word) do not necessarily indicate a degenerative condition.
Cognitive health screening is a multi‑step clinical process. Tools such as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) or Mini‑Mental State Exam (MMSE), combined with clinical evaluation, are used by neurologists and geriatricians. Continue reading…