A primer for anyone who has begun experiencing memory issues and wonders whether or not they have signs of early dementia. Chock-full of evidence based medicine it will help you sort out whether there is a reason for concern and whether, if at all, you should seek counsel or testing. It defines a distinguishes, memory and cognition, noting that the loss of one does not necessarily lead to the loss of the other. Ultimately, there are more questions than answers, but your understanding will be much improved. If not, your anxiety concerning your memory.