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Show Sunday, January Memory reversal possible Memory impairment in the elderly is not necessarily a sign of Alzheimer's disease, nor need it be an indication of permanent memory loss. In many cases, the impairment is caused by a physical or emotional condition that can be treated, said physicians at the New York University Medical Center. "People should neither accept memory loss in an elderly person as a normal part of aging, nor assume it means Alzheimer's disease," said Dr. Jeffrey Foster, associate professor of clinical psychia- try at the center. "Many medical and emotional conditions cause memory impairment in the elderly and a careful evaluation is necessary to determine the cause of, and assign appropriate treatment for, deteriorating memory." In an article in an upcoming issue of the center's Health Letter, Foster noted that the physical causes of treatable memory loss fall into six broad categories: 1) side effects of medications; 2) disorders in the brain, such as fluid buildup, injury to the brain and infections; 3) medical conditions that affect the brain, such as circulatory disorders, heart failure and anemia; 4) metabolic disorders, such as low or high blood sugar and calcium levels; 5) fever; and 6) nutritional deficiencies. "Sometimes a combination of these conditions exists," he said, "and each disorder must be identified and treated in order to improve mem- ory." In some cases, an emotional rather than a physical disorder underlies a deteriorating memory. "Anxiety and depression are particularly common in the eldery and frequently lead to memory impairment," said Dr. Norman Sussman, clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the center. "Both psy- chotherapy and medication are avaiable to alleviate these emotional disorders and restore memory." Sussman emphasized that the medications must be se lected and monitored carefully to reduce the possibility of unwanted drug reactions, which may exacerbate memory impairment. "If side effects develop, the dose or medication should be altered," he added. Sometimes what appears to be faulty recall actually is a reflection of poor hearing or vision. "If an elderly person cannot hear or see well the information gathered in the memory is patchy and often incorrect," said Sussman. "In such a case, a hearing aid or eyeglasses may be all that is necessary to sharpen recall." These reversible causes of memory loss should be identified and treated even in people who suffer from perma- nent memory impairment, said Dr. Barry Reisberg, as- sociate professor of psychiatry at the center. "A sudden worsening of memory impairment in these individuals may be due to a treatable condition. Appropriate therapy then may halt or even reverse a deterioration in mental function." Lombardi, Facer marry in Provo temple U ; 0, Lisa Mary Lombardi, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark P. Lombardi of Totowan, N.J., married Craig Clark Facer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Reed H. Facer of American Fork, on Dec. 18 in the Provo Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. An open house will honor the couple Saturday from 9 p.m. at the home of the bridegroom's parents, 241 N. 300 W., American Fork. The event is open to all friends and relatives. 7-- Mr. and Mrs. Craig Clark Facer (Lisa Mary Lombardi) Special guests are grandparents of the bridegroom, Wm. Henry Facer and Afton M. Clark. The bride graduated from Passaic Valley High in Little Falls, N.J. She attended Bergen Community College in New Jersey, receiving a certificate in dental radiology. She has attended Brigham Young University and is presently working in Salt Lake as a dental assistant. The bridegroom graduated from American Fork High and LDS Seminary. He attended Utah Valley Community College and now attends BYU He majoring in served an LDS mission to Milan, Italy. He is employed by the Alpine School District. The couple is living in Salt Lake City. micro-biolog- y. Kathleen Perry, of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton J. Perry of Provo, married Dale Joseph Pratt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Pratt of Lake wood, Colo., on Dec. 19 in the Provo Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. A wedding lunch honored the couple that day at The Sky-roo- Maid of honor was Angeline E. Spencer. Best man was Monty Buck-holde- r. Michelle Louise Remy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Remy of Roy, married Kirk Reed Allan, son of Reed and Carolyn Allan of Spanish Fork, on Tuesday, Dec. 29 in the Logan Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A reception honored the couple that evening. 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The couple will live in Packard, daughter of Floyd and Alice Packard of Carlsbad, Calif., married Carl G. Hull, son of William and Helen Hull of Orem, on Tuesday, Dec. 29 in the Los Angeles Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. A reception honored the couple that evening in Carlsbad, Calif. An open house wiT honor the couple Wednesday at the the Orem 2nd Ward Building, 400 N. 400 E. The event is open 10-- 9, Shop weekdays Save HO on M Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Reed Allan (Michelle Louise Remy) Mastectomy Patients The bride graduated from Timpview High and LDS Seminary with honors. She is a fashion merchandising major at Brigham Young University. She is employed in Provo. The bridegroom graduated Melody t Zeeman, grandmother of the bridegroom. The bride graduated from Roy High and LDS Seminary. She served an LDS mission in the Germany, Munich mission. She is employed in Provo. The bridegroom graduated from Spanish Fork High and LDS Seminary. 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