| An article from Rebecca J. Hulem, RN, RNP, Certified Menopause Clinician MEMORY AND MENOPAUSE - OR WHERE DID I PUT THOSE KEYS? "Happiness
is good health and a bad memory" Difficulty with word retrieval, misplacing car keys and sunglasses are common and considered normal changes for the majority of women as they transition through the perimenopause and menopause stage of life. But no matter how much you read or hear that this is normal, somewhere in the back of your mind you may wonder is this beginning of Alzheimer's disease? The answer is usually no. Hormonal fluctuations and stress are the two biggest culprits responsible for the memory changes during menopause. So how do you know if your forgetfulness is normal or the beginning of Alzheimer's disease? Here are five signs adapted from the Alzheimer's Association:
Here are some helpful suggestions that you can use when you're having a "bad memory day":
Menopause can challenge the function of our body, mind and spirit. This is why it is so important to feed your mind and body with healthy food and regular exercise. Feed your soul and spirit with laughter, good friends and activities that you love. Rebecca J. Hulem has 28 years experience in the medical community and is the author of Feelin' Hot and contributing author to two additional books. To sign up for her free menopause newsletter or for further information, please refer to her website at http://themenopauseexpert.com.
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