Forgetting Things Lately? 6 Things That Could Be Causing Those Memory Slips
Keep forgetting things? Can’t seem to remember where you left the car keys and struggle to remember what you needed at the grocery store?
Can’t remember your name? Now that one’s a little more serious. 🙂
If things are slipping your mind more often, you may wonder whether you’re simply forgetful or in the first stages of Alzheimer’s disease. I think that goes through most people’s minds occasionally unless you’re under the age of 30!
The reality is there is some slow-down in brain function with age but being forgetful doesn’t necessarily mean you’re destined to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
It’s not uncommon with age to have problems remembering a person’s name that you don’t see very often or forget where you put something, although some of these instances are more concerning than others.
It’s normal to forget where you left your car keys. However, putting your car keys in an inappropriate place, like the refrigerator, is a red flag that more serious changes in brain function may be happening.
But, if you’re just a bit more forgetful lately, there’s a good chance that nothing sinister is going on. In fact, there are other common causes of “memory slips” you should be aware of. Here are five…
