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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Aging, depression and medications (both prescription and non-prescription) are risk factors for amnesia.
Risk Factors
Normal aging may lead to trouble learning new material or requiring a longer time to remember learned material. However, it does not lead to dramatic memory loss unless diseases are involved.
Memory loss can be seen with impaired concentration, such as with depression. It can be hard to tell the difference.