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I am 64 years old and taking care of my 84-year-old mother who suffers from advanced dementia. But the strain is taking its toll on my health. Is my response typical? And is this stress related?

Your Menopause Question: I am 64 years old and taking care of my 84-year-old mother who suffers from advanced dementia. I love my mother and want to do everything I can to help her. But the strain is taking its toll on my health. Is my response typical? And is this stress related?

My memory of recent events is declining as I go through menopause. Now I can’t find my wallet. Are there any suggestions to help my age-related memory decline?

Your Menopause Question: My memory of recent events is declining as I go through menopause. Now I can’t find my wallet. Are there any suggestions to help my age-related memory decline?

If estradiol is an anti‐inflammatory hormone, can it protect against Alzheimer’s disease?

Your Question: If estradiol is an anti‐inflammatory hormone, can it protect against Alzheimer’s disease?

Is There a Window for Menopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy to Help Reduce the Risk of Dementia?

Dementia conjures up many images. As we age, we all worry that the momentary misplaced car keys or the questionable location of the parked car in a large lot may indicate early dementia. In reality, the early signs of dementia are more likely evidenced by putting the car keys in the refrigerator or forgetting how to drive to your familiar home.