November is Alzheimer’s awareness month, so I thought I would take the opportunity to talk about dementia and the importance of planning for your future. First and foremost, some forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. We have all misplaced our keys or put our wallet in a different place, forgetting momentarily where we left it. When forgetfulness becomes more serious, losing your way while driving in an area you visit frequently; not taking medication because you forgot if you took it or not, it starts to affect your normal daily routine and it’s time to follow up with your doctor.