ABOUT MEMORY LOSS

Memory and The Brain

>Causes of Memory Loss

MCI and Dementia

Alzheimer's Overview

Progression of Alzheimer's

Diagnosis of Alzheimer's

Treatment of Alzheimer's

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Although the predominant cause of memory loss is Alzheimer’s disease (AD), there are many other medical conditions that can impair memory. These include but are not limited to:

NEURODEGENERATIVE DISORDERS

Alzheimer’s disease
Vascular dementia
Lewy body disease
Parkinson’s disease
Frontal lobe dementia

OTHER DISORDERS AND CONDITIONS

ADD/ADHD
Cardiovascular disorders
Anxiety disorders
Depression
Metabolic disorders
Diabetes
Vitamin deficiencies
Head injury
Cancer and Cancer treatment

Depending on the underlying cause of memory loss, treatment efficacy varies considerably. However, treatment has a high probability of success when the problem is identified early and appropriate medical intervention is pursued in a timely manner. For a summary of memory impairing conditions and their treatments, please click here [pdf: 48k].