
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Many conditions cause memory issues, and early detection is essential for effective treatment, according to a national Alzheimer’s disease organization.The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) encourages people to get a memory screening in the new year. The foundation offers free, confidential virtual memory screenings. It doesn’t set a minimum age and there are no insurance prerequisites. “Annual memory screenings should be part of everyone’s health and wellness routine, even if you’re not currently experiencing memory problems. Just like other facets of our health, our brains need regular checkups, too,†said Charles Fuschillo, Jr., foundation president and CEO. “Start the new year off by being proactive about your brain...