Is it just "Getting Old" or is it Dementia?

Have you seen the new advertisement by the Alzheimer's Society to raise awareness of dementia?  (See it here) .  As our population grows older the single biggest health risk is dementia which is a progressive decline in major functions i.e. memory, reasoning, communication and skills for daily living.  Of course there are other reasons for memory loss and as soon as you feel that something is not quite right, it is best to get some advice, help and a definite diagnosis as early as possible.