About Memory Problems🔗

Memory loss is one of the major concerns in aging adults. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can be frustrating but one can still carry on with normal activities. Those with age- related memory impairment (AMI) have problems with new events or facts and their working memory. As we age we tend to be outside of the “educational system” therefore lack confidence in learning and are less self-initiated. Older generations also lose the ability to multi-task often forgetting the task at hand if interrupted. This inability to know the source and context may affect one’s decision making capacity thereby affecting daily life.

Many of these conditions stem from common physical and psychological issues. Learning to deal with stress, emotional support, reading spiritual truths, acquiring new skills, meditation, a healthy diet and daily exercise can alleviate a great deal. Though loss of memory happens in the early stages of Alzheimers it is not indicative of it. As it progresses the symptoms can include confusion, irritability, aggression, mood swings, language troubles and long term memory loss. True Alzheimers is debilitating over time and will leave the individual dependent on others.