Cognitive decline - Hormone Harmony Clinic

What is Cognitive Decline?

Cognitive decline refers to the gradual loss of cognitive abilities like memory, attention, thinking, reasoning, and problem solving. As we age, it's normal to experience some mild cognitive decline. However, more severe decline that interferes with daily life may be a sign of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's or dementia.

Some key things to know about cognitive decline:

• Normal aging leads to mild cognitive decline over time. For example, you may occasionally forget names or take longer to learn new skills. This is a natural part of aging and not necessarily a cause for concern.
• More severe cognitive decline that impacts daily functioning may indicate an underlying condition like Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia. Memory loss, difficulty concentrating, confusion, and difficulty completing routine tasks are common symptoms.
• Vascular factors like high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes can increase the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Keeping these risk factors under control is important.
• Engaging in mentally stimulating activities, having an active social life, following a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and getting good sleep can help maintain cognitive health as we age.

If you notice cognitive decline getting progressively worse, schedule an appointment with your doctor right away. Getting an accurate diagnosis and starting treatment early on can help slow further decline.

At Hormone Harmony Clinic, we offer comprehensive hormone testing and optimization services to help patients achieve peak mental and physical health. Imbalances in hormones like estrogen, testosterone, thyroid, cortisol, and growth hormone can negatively impact cognition. Our expert physicians create fully customized treatment plans featuring bioidentical hormone therapy to restore optimal hormonal balance.

Contact us today to learn more and schedule your evaluation. We accept most major insurance plans. Together, we can help you feel sharp, energetic, and mentally on top of your game!