Trusted Neuropsychiatrist for Cognitive & Memory Disorders Near Khidirpur

“Mom has started misplacing things… is this normal ageing or something more?”

If that question has been on your mind, you are not alone. Forgetfulness can feel frightening—both for the person experiencing it and for those who love them.

I’m Dr Sagnik Mukherjee, Neuropsychiatrist at the Mental Health Research Centre (MHRC), Kolkata. This article is for families near Khidirpur who are worried about memory changes and want clear, practical guidance.

Khidirpur (Kidderpore) sits close to some of Kolkata’s most familiar landmarks—Alipore Zoo, Vidyasagar Setu, and the riverside walks at Prinsep Ghat. Whether you travel via Diamond Harbour Road, Taratala–Majerhat, or the busy Alipore corridor, you can reach expert help quickly. The Purple Line will bring a Khidirpur Metro station in the coming years, and Majerhat station already links many of our patients to our clinic with ease. 

Why Memory Problems Need Attention—Early

Memory loss isn’t “just old age.” Globally, dementia affects tens of millions and is the seventh leading cause of death. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type, contributing to 60–70% of cases. 

Misbeliefs are common. Recent international data show a large share of people—and even some professionals—still think dementia is a normal part of ageing. This stigma delays care and adds to family stress.

Early diagnosis helps. Research shows that finding problems early supports better planning, safer daily living, and can reduce avoidable costs for families and the health system. 

From this point on, let me speak plainly as your doctor.

What I look for during an assessment

At MHRC, I (Dr Sagnik) spend unhurried time with you and your family to understand what has changed and when. We separate the “normal slips” of ageing from patterns that suggest a disorder.

Common conditions we assess:

• Age-related memory changes: Slower recall, occasional lapses, but daily function remains largely intact.
• Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): Noticeable decline beyond normal ageing, yet independence is mostly preserved; some people remain stable, others progress.
• Alzheimer’s disease: Gradual memory loss, trouble learning new information, later affecting language and daily routines.
• Vascular cognitive impairment: Memory and thinking problems linked to strokes or small-vessel disease—often preventable and treatable risk factors (blood pressure, diabetes) matter here.
• Other causes: Depression, anxiety, thyroid disorders, vitamin deficiencies, sleep apnoea, medication side-effects, and alcohol-related problems can mimic dementia—and many of these are treatable.

A specialist memory clinic model has been shown to improve diagnosis quality and care planning, especially when it works closely with primary care. That is the model we follow.