When does normal forgetfulness become dementia?

When does normal forgetfulness become dementia?

Most of us occasionally forget a name, misplace our keys, or walk into a room and cannot remember why. These moments can be frustrating, but they are often a normal part of aging. The important question is not whether a person forgets something, but whether memory and thinking problems are becoming more frequent and interfering with everyday life. Normal age-related forgetfulness may include temporarily forgetting an appointment, struggling to r…