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Stress vs. Memory Loss

Signs of stress may include:

  • Misplacing objects such as keys
  • Forgetting where you parked your car
  • Trouble concentrating or making decisions
  • Finding simple things difficult to approach
  • Feeling on edge, frustrated or annoyed
  • Lacking energy
  • Feeling overwhelmed

Signs of early memory loss may include:

  • Misplacing objects such as keys
  • Forgetting where you parked your car
  • Taking longer to recall information
  • Forgetting things on a regular basis

Signs of serious memory loss may include:

  • Asking the same questions over and over again
  • Becoming lost in places you know well
  • Not being able to follow directions
  • Becoming confused about time, people and places
  • Behavior changes such as eating poorly, not bathing or practicing unsafe behaviors
  • Difficulty performing familiar tasks such as cooking, driving and paying bills on time
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