Scientists hope that early identification of warning signs may help prevent memory problems from becoming so severe So-called senior moments, like failing to recall your missing sunglasses are perched on your head, might not be just benign mishaps, but early harbingers of Alzheimer’s disease, reports a new paper. The study, published in the journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests that self-reported worries about memory lapses are strong predictors of a later diagnosis of dementia. The research indicates that it takes about 12 years from initial signs of forgetfulness for the problem to become severe enough to be called dementia. Read more http://time.com/3428335/senior-moments-could-be-early-signs-of-dementia-study/
