Memory Loss And Cognitive Thinking Impairments Come With Age

Memory loss and cognitive thinking impairments come with age. Many adults begin to worry when something as simple as misplacing their car keys happens. Just because one begins to have miniscule mind gaffs, does not mean one will forget everything or end up with dementia. â€Å"Even beyond cancer, the biggest fear among Americans, based on some surveys, is that a person will develop Alzheimer’s disease† (Factora 3). Scientists and doctors do not have definite proof of which factors cause age-related memory loss, but studies have shown common factors in patients suffering from memory loss. People researching this topic have found that the main, possible causes of memory loss include lifestyle choices, health deficiencies, and neurological†¦show more content†¦Alcohol and medication abuse are common factors found in many memory loss patients. â€Å"A little over five percent of people seeking help with memory loss have a history of alcohol abuse.† Al so, people who frequently take â€Å"sedatives, cimetidine, and antihypertensive agents have an increased chance of age-related memory loss† (Desmond 55). Getting the needed amount of sleep each night also affects the brain’s ability to recollect information. â€Å"Neurobehavioral dysfunctions associated with OSA include seizures, acute delirium, deficits in motor function, global cognitive dysfunction, muscle and nerve weakness, short- and long-term memory loss, headaches, sleepiness, and fatigue† (Hirshkowitz 13). Some elderly people cannot handle the stress and hardships of this life which lead to depression. The elderly suffering from extreme depression, mixed with their already aging brains, will find it difficult to remember more things because of their self-conscious suppression of memories. Over time, this can cause not only short-term, but long-term memory loss. To prevent memory loss due to lifestyle one should eat healthy, exercise daily, get a full night’s rest, cleanse from alcohol and drug usage, and do things to bring peace to one’s life. Consequently, when one’s body lacks proper nutrients or the ability to produce the proper hormones, health problems occur. Certain health deficiencies