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What Causes Memory Loss In A 77 Year Old Female?

I am 77 years old and still pretty active. I have some physical problems that I am dealing with. However, I am having a major problem with my memory. I will forget names and places. I have heard that there are some meds that may help me. My mother had Alsheimers and I don't feel like that what I have.

Thu, 21 May 2015
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

I can understand your concern. You are 77 years old otherwise healthy female. After 60-65 years of age most of individuals start suffering some extent of cognitive impairment. Your mother had Alzheimer's and this is also an risk factor. You have major problem with memory so I would advise you to consult a neuropsychiatrist for proper evaluation and treatment. MMSE or mini mental status examination is an objective test that can help to find out extent of memory impairment. In memory impairment associate with age medicines like Donepezil, Memantin etc help to delay the progression of impairment and helps a lot in dementia. Visit your doctor for proper evaluation and treatment.

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What Causes Memory Loss In A 77 Year Old Female?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries I can understand your concern. You are 77 years old otherwise healthy female. After 60-65 years of age most of individuals start suffering some extent of cognitive impairment. Your mother had Alzheimer s and this is also an risk factor. You have major problem with memory so I would advise you to consult a neuropsychiatrist for proper evaluation and treatment. MMSE or mini mental status examination is an objective test that can help to find out extent of memory impairment. In memory impairment associate with age medicines like Donepezil, Memantin etc help to delay the progression of impairment and helps a lot in dementia. Visit your doctor for proper evaluation and treatment. Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care