Aging brings inevitable changes throughout the body—including the brain. Over time, many people notice they don’t feel as sharp as they once were. They have more trouble finding words, can’t remember why they walked into a room, or process information more slowly than they used to. Cognitive changes like these are a typical part of aging; dementia is not (see “Aging vs. Dementia” for more information).
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