1. MEMORY LOSS KAITLYN HEATON

2. WHAT IS MEMORY LOSS? Short-term memory- means remembering information for a few minutes, say, just long enough to dial a phone number after you've called directory assistance information. Long-term recent memory- involves recalling what you fixed for dinner last night or what you did last weekend. Long-term remote memory- means being able to recall events from years ago, such as when you were a child.

3. Short Term Memory Long Term Recent Memory Long Term Remote Memory

4. DIFFERENT CAUSES Age Genetics Stress Depression Anxiety Alcohol Smoking Drugs Lack of sleep Dehydration Malnutrition Blood flow Diseases (Alzheimer’s) Head injury Stroke Bleeding in brain Brain tumor Menopause

5. WHY DO YOU CARE? YOU CAN SLOW DOWN THE PROCESS Everyone Slowly Loses Their Memory BUT…

6. 7 WAYS TO PREVENT IT Exercise Keep Learning Don’t Smoke Maintain a Healthy Diet Regular Sleeping Pattern Consider Taking Vitamins Cultivate Social Group

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