Memory Loss (dementia)

Memory loss is usually defined as a mild downfall or decline in memory that occurs with age but does not affect or harm daily activities and does not generally aggravate. Hence, age factor plays a very important role in memory loss.

With time or due to years of constant use and biological wear and tear, the brain slowly starts losing its sharpness and gets slow in processing information and in sending and receiving signals essential to day-to-day life.

The most problematic aspect of such a memory loss is the transient forgetting of names. But there is nothing to worry about as this is absolutely normal with the people in older age. This cannot be associated with diminished intelligence or ability to learn. The only thing is that during old age, the brain takes more time to recall information from memory or to grasp new information. Such a simple forgetfulness cannot be mentioned as a disease.

Types of Memory Loss:

1. Short-term memory

This is also named as temporary memory. You may look up a number in a diary, but after dialling the number, you forget it. The thing is that once you have finished using the information, it vanishes.

2. Recent memory

This memory preserves the recent past only, like what you ate for lunch today or what you wore today.

3. Long-term memory

This type of memory preserves the distant past, like recollections from childhood.

Now, after discussing what is memory loss and its types, lets discuss about the causes of memory loss. After all, you should be aware of what can cause this.