neurologic disorders
Memory Loss
Geriatric Essentials: Memory Loss
 is common with aging. Prevalence estimates vary by study but generally increase with age; some studies report approximately 7% at age 60 and as high as 25% after age 80 ( Geriatric essentials reference ). Dementiais one of the most common causes of institutionalization, morbidity, and mortality among older adults. Aging itself accounts for most of the risk of dementia. Prevalence of dementia is About 1% at age 60 to 64 3% at age 65 to 74 Almost 15% of people aged 75 to 79 About 25% of people aged 80 to 84 30 to 50% at age > 85 60 to 80% among older nursing home residents 1.Petersen RC, Lopez O, Armstrong MJ, et al: Practice guideline update summary: Mild cognitive impairment. Report of the Guideline Development, Dissemination, and Implementation Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology. Practice Guideline.Neurology16;90 (3):126–135, 2018. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000004826 Epub 2017 Dec 27. 