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Admitting there’s a problem…

Our first inclination in dealing with the memory loss issues of our loved one was to deny there was an issue. From “oh they’re like that” to “that’s what happens with age” we had a hard time really admitting to ourselves there was a problem. Also, our loved one had a similar inclination, pointing out that their friends all had memory issues and “there was nothing wrong with them.”

Don’t fall into the trap! The sooner you recognize the problem, the sooner you can start to both treat it and prepare for the future. Many memory related issues are treatable — but only if you recognize there’s a problem and do something about it!

Memory issues begins with small signs, that left untreated may grow more serious over time. The important thing is to recognize the signs as early as possible, don’t find or make excuses for the behaviors.

There are some simply ways to recognize memory loss. All of us experience moments of forgetfulness, but if you see signs repeatedly or these behaviors get worse, you’ll definitely want to start a conversation with your love one’s doctor. Many of the treatments available are more effective is started sooner. Click more below to see the signs you need to recognize.

The decision to write about memory loss…

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I write this in the hopes that it helps someone out in dealing with their own family issues. While I fully realize credibility is often tied to identity, I’ve chosen to write this anonymously to protect the identity of privacy of my family members.

A member of our family was showing increased signs of memory loss. Our collective actions and reactions as individual family members were varied and and not very effective. One family member described the person suffering from memory loss as “out to lunch, changed, and not like they were.” Upon spending time with the person experiencing the memory loss, I realized their problems were alarming, but not quite as severe as described by other family members.

There was definitely short term memory loss. Its effects differed at various times of day and according to stress. Sometimes recall was flawless, and other times it was to the point of being unbearable to see this family member who I knew as a brilliant person to be unable to recall simple events.