What can cause memory problems? Why do I have memory problems? See all full list on everydayhealth. And some memory problems are the result of treatable conditions. Continued Use It or Lose It.
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Does your memory loss affect your ability to function? The primary difference between age-related memory loss and dementia is that the former isn’t disabling. The memory lapses have little impact on your daily performance and ability to do what you want to do. Share this infographic and help spread the word about what memory problems are normal and not. Other causes for memory problems can include aging, medical conditions, emotional problems, mild cognitive impairment, or another type of dementia.
Dementia is the name for progressive loss of memory and other aspects of thinking that are severe enough to interfere with the ability to function in daily activities. If you’re over 5 you may say you’re having a “senior moment. If under 5 you simply say “I can’t remember” or “I forgot.
The truth is that the majority of memory problems.
Having more and more trouble following, joining or continuing a conversation (you may stop talking mid-thought and not know what you were going to say next) or even following plot on TV may also be a red flag for dementia risk.