Forgetfulness: It's Not Always What You Think
Internet URL
http://www.niapublications.org/engagepages/forgetfulness.asp 
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Sponsoring Agency
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center, National Institute on Aging
Description
A lot of people experience memory lapses. Some memory problems are serious, and others are not. People who have serious changes in their memory, personality, and behavior may suffer from a form of brain disease called dementia.