Recognizing the Signs of Dementia

The author, Sandeep Johar, discusses his book 'My Father's Brain', recounting his experiences as a caregiver for his father who suffered from dementia. He shares the initial signs of memory loss, such as forgetting lunch and important codes. While memory loss is common as people age, Johar recognized that his father's memory loss was more severe. As a cardiologist, Johar realized that understanding what was happening in his father's brain would help him cope with the frustrations and emotional challenges of caregiving.