Q: I am 75 years old. I sometimes forget names but remember them later. Should I be worried about dementia?A: Occasional forgetfulness can occur with normal ageing. Dementia is more concerning when memory problems interfere with everyday life—such as managing money, medicines, cooking, familiar routes, or conversations. Persistent or worsening changes deserve assessment.

Q: My mother is 82. She keeps asking me the same question every few minutes. Should I keep correcting her?A: Repeated questions can occur in dementia. Reassure her rather than repeatedly saying, “I already told you.” Answer calmly, use reminders or written notes, and look for triggers such as anxiety, pain, hunger, or fatigue.

Q: My father is 79 and has started getting lost on roads he has known for years. He says he is fine. What should we do?A: Getting lost in familiar surroundings is a warning sign that should not be dismissed as normal ageing. Arrange a medical assessment. Until then,........

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