MEMORY PROBLEMS

Memory loss becomes a vicious cycle – as you lose confidence in your ability to remember, you forget more and more things. However, under normal circumstances, a person’s memory will stay intact well into old age. A likely cause of memory loss, or forgetfulness, is that nutrients are not getting to the brain. This can be caused by blood thickened by cholesterol, the action of free radicals in the brain, alcoholism, metal poisoning, drugs, blood-sugar levels, allergies, stress and thyroid or circulation problems. Another possible reason why memory fails is attitude. The incentive to remember things changes with age and a change in perception of what is important.

TREATMENT

· A lack of concentration may be your problem – focus your attention when you're trying to remember something.
· Don’t set impossible standards for yourself.
· Repetition secures information in the long-term memory.
· Keep your mind active by reading and doing memory exercises.

CONSULT A DOCTOR

· Any change in your memory that you don’t feel is a result of an attitude change or a lack of application on your part, should be investigated by a doctor.