Forgetfulness and Memory Loss, or Something More
It could be a sign of dementia. Everybody has experienced moments of brain fog. For some people, however, it can be hard to determine if this is due to stress, aging or something more serious. Memory Loss: What Are the Causes? Normal cognitive aging --those moments of forgetfulness or absentmindedness--isn't something to be overly concerned about, says C. Neill Epperson, MD, director of the Penn Center for Women's Behavioral Wellness. She says, "When people come in with memory problems we must figure out what they are really saying." Is it name recall, not being able to pronounce the word you want or difficulty remembering your phone numbers? It's all quite common with aging and is not something to worry about. These moments of forgetfulness can be caused by the brain's inability to multitask and split attention as we age. Epperson states that if you are having a serious conversation and the person you're talking to has your full attention, it's