Forgetfulness: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Verywell Health Forgetfulness is a normal part of life, and it’s common to grow more forgetful as you age Still, it can be scary and make you concerned about developing Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive neurological condition associated with memory loss
7 common causes of forgetfulness - Harvard Health Memory slips are aggravating, frustrating, and sometimes worrisome When they happen more than they should, they can trigger fears of looming dementia or Alzheimer’s disease But there are some treatable causes of forgetfulness
What Causes Forgetfulness and When to Be Concerned Forgetfulness has dozens of possible causes, and most of them are not dementia Stress, poor sleep, medication side effects, vitamin deficiencies, thyroid problems, and even normal aging can all make it harder to retain or recall information
Memory loss: When to seek help - Mayo Clinic Getting a prompt diagnosis and appropriate care is important Everyone forgets things at times Perhaps you misplace your car keys or forget the name of a person you just met Some degree of memory loss, as well as a modest decline in other thinking skills, is a fairly common part of aging