These occasional memory lapses are normal signs that your brain is a little overworked. But memory loss also can be part of a bigger problem that's more serious than just misplaced car keys. Ask yourself the following questions. If you answer 'yes' to them, ask your doctor to evaluate your memory loss.
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Occasional Memory Loss
Many of us notice some forgetfulness as we age. If you are concerned that your memory is not as sharp as it used to be, Cleveland Clinic Brain Health and Wellness Shared Medical Appointments (SMA) can help.
Being Proactive About Your Brain Health
You can take steps to protect and improve your cognitive function – your memory and ability to think clearly and process information - through a healthy lifestyle. Research shows that it is never too late to see positive changes in your memory and brain power by making small and sustained changes to our daily lives pertaining to:
- A healthful diet composed of nutrient-dense foods
- Regular and enjoyable physical activity
- Relaxation activities such as yoga and meditation
- A healthy approach to sleep
- Activities that require focus and concentration
In the Brain Health and Wellness SMAs, you will learn the latest research on lifestyle modifications for brain health and will practice several of the recommended activities during the appointments. Your individual medical concerns will be evaluated in a one-on-one appointment with a physician prior to the first SMA, in the shared medical appointments, and in a follow-up visit after the SMA series has ended.
The Brain Health and Wellness SMA is for adults of any age who are concerned about occasional memory lapses. Or those with a family history of dementia or Alzheimer's disease and want to be proactive about their brain health.
Appointments
To find out if Brain Health & Wellness is right for you, a lifestyle medicine specialist will first perform a thorough assessment. If we determine that further evaluation is indicated, we will refer you to the appropriate Cleveland Clinic specialists. If evaluation demonstrates that participation in our group appointments could benefit you, we will schedule your Brain Health & Wellness appointments.
Appointments are offered at Cleveland Clinic Lyndhurst Campus and Cleveland Clinic Lakewood Family Health Center. Please call 216.448.4325 to schedule your initial consult.
How the Program HelpsHow the Program Helps
How the Program Can Help
The Brain Health and Wellness SMAs can help maximize your brain health through:
- Cognitive exercises: You will receive a complementary membership to an online brain training program and will practice the brain exercises in the weekly appointments and at home. You will stimulate different parts of your brain through these brain games and other enjoyable activities in the SMA.
- Nutrition education: You will learn about the specific foods that have been shown to protect your brain health.
- Relaxation training: You will learn how meditation and mindfulness practices have been shown to improve brain health and reduce stress and anxiety. During the SMAs, you will experience the calming effects of meditation and other mind-body practices firsthand.
Insurance Coverage
Covered by most plans
Shared medical appointments are covered by most insurance plans. Participants are responsible for insurance copays for each appointment and for a one-time charge for program materials. (There is no copay for the physician component of this program for Cleveland Clinic employees.) Material fees are non-refundable.
Integrative & Lifestyle Medicine
- Shared Medical Appointments
By Kathy Fratrick, LCSW, Shell Point Retirement Community
Occasional Memory Lapses
A key concern of older adults is the experience of memory loss, especially as it is one of the hallmark symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. However, memory loss is qualitatively different in normal aging from the kind of memory loss associated with a dementia such as Alzheimer's disease.
With age, almost everyone will experience decreased efficiency of memory. It is when memory loss becomes so pervasive and severe that it disrupts your hobbies, social activities, and family relationships, that you may be experiencing the warning signs of a disorder that causes dementia or a condition that mimics dementia.
You can take steps to protect and improve your cognitive function – your memory and ability to think clearly and process information - through a healthy lifestyle. Research shows that it is never too late to see positive changes in your memory and brain power by making small and sustained changes to our daily lives pertaining to:
- A healthful diet composed of nutrient-dense foods
- Regular and enjoyable physical activity
- Relaxation activities such as yoga and meditation
- A healthy approach to sleep
- Activities that require focus and concentration
In the Brain Health and Wellness SMAs, you will learn the latest research on lifestyle modifications for brain health and will practice several of the recommended activities during the appointments. Your individual medical concerns will be evaluated in a one-on-one appointment with a physician prior to the first SMA, in the shared medical appointments, and in a follow-up visit after the SMA series has ended.
The Brain Health and Wellness SMA is for adults of any age who are concerned about occasional memory lapses. Or those with a family history of dementia or Alzheimer's disease and want to be proactive about their brain health.
Appointments
To find out if Brain Health & Wellness is right for you, a lifestyle medicine specialist will first perform a thorough assessment. If we determine that further evaluation is indicated, we will refer you to the appropriate Cleveland Clinic specialists. If evaluation demonstrates that participation in our group appointments could benefit you, we will schedule your Brain Health & Wellness appointments.
Appointments are offered at Cleveland Clinic Lyndhurst Campus and Cleveland Clinic Lakewood Family Health Center. Please call 216.448.4325 to schedule your initial consult.
How the Program HelpsHow the Program Helps
How the Program Can Help
The Brain Health and Wellness SMAs can help maximize your brain health through:
- Cognitive exercises: You will receive a complementary membership to an online brain training program and will practice the brain exercises in the weekly appointments and at home. You will stimulate different parts of your brain through these brain games and other enjoyable activities in the SMA.
- Nutrition education: You will learn about the specific foods that have been shown to protect your brain health.
- Relaxation training: You will learn how meditation and mindfulness practices have been shown to improve brain health and reduce stress and anxiety. During the SMAs, you will experience the calming effects of meditation and other mind-body practices firsthand.
Insurance Coverage
Covered by most plans
Shared medical appointments are covered by most insurance plans. Participants are responsible for insurance copays for each appointment and for a one-time charge for program materials. (There is no copay for the physician component of this program for Cleveland Clinic employees.) Material fees are non-refundable.
Integrative & Lifestyle Medicine
- Shared Medical Appointments
By Kathy Fratrick, LCSW, Shell Point Retirement Community
Occasional Memory Lapses
A key concern of older adults is the experience of memory loss, especially as it is one of the hallmark symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. However, memory loss is qualitatively different in normal aging from the kind of memory loss associated with a dementia such as Alzheimer's disease.
With age, almost everyone will experience decreased efficiency of memory. It is when memory loss becomes so pervasive and severe that it disrupts your hobbies, social activities, and family relationships, that you may be experiencing the warning signs of a disorder that causes dementia or a condition that mimics dementia.
| Normal age-related memory changes | Symptoms that may indicate dementia |
| Able to function independently and pursue normal activities (bill paying, managing medications, cooking, driving), despite occasional memory lapses. | Difficulty performing simple tasks ( cooking, working the TV remote, daily living tasks), or forgetting how to do things you've done many times. |
| Able to recall and describe incidents of forgetfulness. 'You remember that you forget.' | Unable to recall or describe specific instances where memory loss caused problems. 'You forget that you forget.' |
| May pause to remember directions, but doesn't get lost in familiar places. | Gets lost or disoriented even in familiar places; unable to follow directions. |
| Occasional difficulty finding the right word, but no trouble holding a conversation. | Words are frequently forgotten, misused, or garbled. Repeats phrases and stories in same conversation. |
| Judgment and decision-making ability the same as always. | Trouble making choices and may show poor judgment or behave in socially inappropriate ways. |
Brief Memory Lapse
The key factors to managing memory disorders are early detection and identification of and implementation of memory management strategies. Consider therapeutic services or behavioral health services which could assist with the identification of a memory condition and facilitate the development of an appropriate treatment plan. And as always, talk to your primary care physician if you have concerns about your memory.
