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Memory management

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IT is never easy watching someone we love dearly lose his or her memory day by day, to see their confusion and agitation when they start to forget things. Naturally, we worry and want to help but the question is, what can we really do?

Firstly, understand that your loved one could be in complete denial of what is happening to him or her, as they are afraid.

It is easier to pretend that it is nothing serious than to admit that they are possibly slipping away into dementia or even having Alzheimer’s. Lapses in memory can begin as early as our 40s. However, forgetfuln­ess, does not always lead to such serious outcomes.

Have a heart- to- heart talk about the possible causes of their forgetfuln­ess, as it may be reversible and caused by consumptio­n of certain medication­s, lack of sleep, stress, excessive alcohol intake or vitamin deficiency. Get them involved so that they feel that they are still in control.

If you know your loved one’s close friends, talk to them about your concerns and see if they notice the same things you do and ask them to talk to your loved ones too.

Your loved one may listen to their friends more than to you.

All you want to do is encourage your loved one to get a proper diagnosis from a doctor. If all the discussion­s fail, then you may need to get them to see a doctor on the pretext of something else such as checking blood pressure or something that would seem non- threatenin­g. While you are there, talk to the doctor about the concerns you have about your loved one’s memory lapses.

Early diagnosis can help your loved one plan their next steps. Be it a change of lifestyle or consumptio­n of more nutrients for the brain that could help slow down or maybe even repair the decline of their brain.

Tanakan with EGb761 40mg is a highly purified and standardis­ed Ginkgo Biloba extract manufactur­ed in France that fulfils the pharmaceut­ical quality in accordance to the German Commission E and World Health Organizati­on recommenda­tions.

Healthcare profession­als in 52 countries worldwide prescribe it for memory deficiency and blood circulatio­n problems. EGb761 40mg can also be consumed long- term with peace of mind, even for the elderly.

Ask your doctor about how EGb761 40mg can work for you today.

Tanakan with EGb761 40mg is distribute­d by EP Plus Group.

For more informatio­n, call 03- 6205 2728.

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 ??  ?? Lapses in memory can begin as a early as in the 40s. Early diagnosis can help your loved ones plan their next step.
Lapses in memory can begin as a early as in the 40s. Early diagnosis can help your loved ones plan their next step.

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