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Forgetfulness or Dementia? When It Is Time to See a Doctor

Forgetfulness or Dementia? When It Is Time to See a Doctor

Forgetfulness can happen with age, but not every type of memory loss is just related to aging.


Discover the important differences between forgetfulness and signs that may indicate dementia or Alzheimer’s disease from one of our specialists from the Brain Health and Memory Clinic at Bumrungrad International Hospital.

Learn which symptoms should never be ignored, including:
  • Forgetting familiar people or close family members
  • Getting lost in familiar places
  • Confusion about relationships or surroundings
  • Changes in memory that interfere with daily life

Find out more about:
  • How dementia screening and memory testing work
  • Why early diagnosis matters
  • How lifestyle modification and brain training may help reduce future dementia risk
  • Why memory problems do not always mean Alzheimer’s disease

Many people avoid seeing a doctor because they fear a diagnosis. However, early evaluation can provide reassurance, identify treatable causes, and help slow cognitive decline through timely care and prevention strategies.

At Bumrungrad International Hospital, our multidisciplinary brain health team provides comprehensive evaluation, personalized care, and guidance for patients experiencing memory changes or cognitive concerns.


Topics covered in this video:
  • Dementia symptoms
  • Early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
  • Memory loss in older adults
  • Brain health screening
  • Cognitive decline
  • When to see a doctor for forgetfulness
  • Dementia prevention and early intervention

Learn more about Brain Health & Memory Care at Bumrungrad International Hospital.



 
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Last modify: September 21, 2026

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