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A relative who is a 40 year old male came home and supposedly forgot anything and everything including the day and date. He seems to remember about his family and all but simply forgot what he did throughout the day. What could be the reason for this?
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Alcohol and drug abuse, concussions and other trauma to the head can impact�short-term memory. Medical conditions such as seizures, epilepsy, heart bypass surgery and depression can also impact�short-term memory. One of the first signs of dementia isshort-term memory loss.
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