Our brain health—or cognitive health—involves the functions we need for everyday activities. These include thinking, learning, memory, judgment, planning, talking, and perception. Some experts think Mild Cognitive Impairment, mainly involving memory, might be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Everyone experiences forgetfulness from time to time. It’s a normal side effect of stress, distractions, multitasking and, yes, getting older. We want a longer life, but worry about memory loss. Some people think memory loss is a normal part of aging. But this is not true. Most elder adults do not have the marked decline in mental function that so many of us fear.