Memory problems

Question 1

What is memory essential for ?

Answer 1

• Memory is essential to normal human functioning.
• Without memory we could not recognise anyone or anything familiar.
• We would not be able to talk, read, or write because we could not remember anything about language.
• We wouldn’t be able to learn from experiences.

Question 2

What are the 4 different stages for memory ?

Answer 2

Question 3

Define Anterograde Amnesia

Answer 3

A loss of the ability to create new memories after the event that caused the amnesia, leading to a partial or complete inability to recall the recent past, while long-term memories from before the event remain intact.

think ‘after the event’

Question 4

Define retrograde amnesia

Answer 4

A loss of memory-access to events that occurred, or information that was learned, before an injury or the onset of a disease

Question 5

Appreciate the difference between normal age related memory loss, mild cognitive impairment and dementia

Question 6

During cognitive screening what is assessed (talking about MMSE etc)

Answer 6

• Memory
• Attention & Concentration
• Executive Functioning
• Visuo – Spatial Functioning
• Language