Short term memory loss

[Tobitab]

is short term memory loss is a symptom of dementia??

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[Sandy]

Hi Tobitab,

Welcome to TP.

There is a good section on the main Alzheimer's Society site called 'Worried about your memory?' which you might want to look at:

http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/Worriedaboutyourmemory

The main site also has lots of excellent factsheets:

http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/factsheets

Take care,

 

[Brucie]

Hi Tobitab

yes, welcome to TP!

While apparent short term memory loss is one symptom that may indicate dementia, it can also be indicative of a range of ailments including:

• Alcohol abuse
• Atlantic mussel food poisoning
• B12 deficiencey
• Cerebrovascular disease
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Delirium
• Dementia
• Depression
• Distraction
• Drug abuse
• Encephalitis
• Head injury
• Hypothyroidism
• Lead poisoning
• Marijuana abuse
• Normal ageing
• Stress

I'm no expert and this list is neither necessarily correct, or authoritative, but there are many more causes of apparent short term memory loss than dementia.

 

[Tobitab]

hi sandy and brucie,

tnx for your info. my deceased grandfather had an alzheimers, is the alzheimers is a hereditary illness?? if so i really need an info to prevent it. tnx..

 

[KatherineW]

Hi Tobitab and welcome to TP

Genes do play some role in the development of dementia, but their specific effects vary considerably.

Our factsheet, Genetics and dementia, provides more information on this subject:

http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/factsheet/405

Best wishes,

Katherine

 

[Countryboy]

Hi Tobitax your question is Alzheimer’s / dementia hereditary usually its one the things your Consultant will ask, and unfortunately my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s when was mid seventies although look back the family now think it was more like in his sixties dad knew his memory was bad but he would say he was punch drunk from his younger days when boxing, my Mum, her sister & her brother were all diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in their eighties although none of them were as bad as my dad he had no idea who we were, I was diagnosed at the age 57 I'm almost 67 now ok few problems got to be positive best not to worry