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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Aging, depression and medications (both prescription and non-prescription) are risk factors for amnesia.

Risk Factors

Aging

Normal aging may lead to trouble learning new material or require a longer time to remember new material. However, it does not lead to dramatic memory loss unless diseases are involved.

Depression

Memory loss can be seen in people with impaired concentration, seen in illnesses such as depression. It can be hard to tell the difference.