Memory Loss

We had many people visit our booth at the Senior Fair in Indianapolis to get “mini memory assessments” conducted by our JWM Neurology physician and nurse practitioner.

Several people that stopped by were somewhat reluctant to find out “if they had memory issues or problems”. While we certainly understand the anxiety that accompanies this, we encourage people to proactively take charge of their health.

Just because you have a memory issue does not mean that you have Alzheimer’s disease. It’s a misconception that many people believe. Issues with memory can be due to a number of factors – many of which can be controlled. Here are just a few things that can cause temporary memory issues:

· Sleep disorders
· Taking various types of medications
· Alcohol consumption
· Migraine headaches
· Depression
· Parkinson’s disease
· Other health conditions/diseases

If you are having memory problems, you should contact your physician for a consultation. Have a family member accompany you to the appointment to function as your eyes and ears.

Join Us At Indianapolis Senior Expo

JWM Neurology will have an educational exhibit at the Indianapolis Senior Expo on Thursday, October 4th. The Expo will take place at the Indiana State Fairgrounds from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. For more information, visit www.seniorexpos.com and click on “Indianapolis”. It’s always a great place with lots of vendors and booths full of information for mature adults.

Meet JWM Neurology Sleep Disorder’s Specialist, Raymond Loffer, MD and Nurse Practitioner, Gina Davis. They will be on hand to answer your questions about sleep disorders and neurological diseases and conditions. We will also be handing out sleep disorder quizzes and memory quizzes.