The Royal College of Psychiatrists has a lot of information on memory problems and how this may relate to Dementia.
Many of us become more forgetful as we get older.
It’s easy to worry that this might be an early sign of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
But there are many other reasons for this - only some of us will develop the more serious problems of dementia. This webpage looks at some of the causes of poor memory, including the dementias, and how to find help if you are worried about your own memory, or someone else’s.
Many things can affect our memory – things such as stress, depression, grief - and even physical illnesses such as vitamin deficiencies or infections.
To view the main webpage, click the below link. It focuses on two specific memory problems: dementia, which comes in different forms, including Alzheimer’s disease, and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).
Last Updated: 12th Jul 2021, 15:41