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What happens to the brain as we age that makes us forget things more often?
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Aging can be normal: By age 85 yrs, about 50% of aging adults possess relatively normal cognitive function. But many of the rest have Alzheimer's disease, brain damage from strokes or a mix of both. Some patients have reversible vitamin deficiencies or thyroid problems. Less common are Parkinsonian dementias or Lewy Body disorders.
Answered 4/30/2016
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