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Differences Between Mild Forgetfulness and More Serious Memory Problems
Jeanne’s story:
Jeanne couldn’t find her car keys. She looked on the hook just inside the front door. They weren’t there. She searched in her purse. No luck. Finally, she found them on her desk. Yesterday, she forgot her neighbor’s name. Her memory was playing tricks on her. She was starting to worry about it. She decided to see her doctor. After a complete check-up, her doctor said that Jeanne was fine. Her forgetfulness was just a normal part of getting older. The doctor suggested that Jeanne take a class, play cards with friends, or help out at the local school to sharpen her memory.
What is mild forgetfulness?
It is true that some of us get more forgetful as we age. It may take longer
to learn new things, remember familiar names and words, or find our glasses.
These are usually signs of mild forgetfulness, not serious memory
problems.
If you’re worried about your forgetfulness, see your doctor.
You also can do many things to help keep your memory sharp. Finding a hobby,
spending time with friends, eating well, and exercising may help you stay alert
and clear-headed.
Motion Blindness and Alzheimer's
One of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease is disorientation. But it may not be just memory loss that’s causing the problem.
