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Caregiving
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- Coping with Memory Loss
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- Health and Wellbeing of the Caregiver
- Home Safety Adjustments
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Can Lack Of Oxygen Cause Loss Of Memory?
Memory loss (amnesia) is unusual forgetfulness. It may refer to not being able to remember new events, not being able to recall one or more memories of the past, or both.
Alternative Names
Forgetfulness; Amnesia; Impaired memory; Loss of memory; Amnestic syndrome
Considerations
The cause determines whether amnesia comes on slowly or suddenly, and whether it is temporary or permanent.
Normal aging may lead to trouble learning new material or requiring a longer time...
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