This course provides a thoughtful perspective on the complexities of forgetfulness and memory. You'll explore the various factors influencing cognitive changes, understand how memory functions, and differentiate between age-related changes, depression, and more serious conditions like Alzheimer's disease. By the end, you'll have practical insights that help lessen anxiety around forgetfulness, making it easier to interpret memory issues in context.
What you'll learn
understand how memory works
identify common cognitive changes associated with aging
distinguish between normal aging, depression, and dementia
Course objectives
to provide clarity about forgetfulness and its various causes
to educate on the relationship between brain health and lifestyle factors