Memory Impairments

Definition

Difficulties or disruptions in various aspects of memory function. Memory impairments can manifest as difficulties in acquiring new information, remembering past events, or both.

Related terms

Alzheimer's Disease:

A progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by severe memory impairment and cognitive decline.

Retrograde Amnesia:

The inability to remember events that occurred before a specific incident or injury.

Mnemonic Techniques: Strategies or tools used to improve memory performance, such as acronyms, visualization techniques, or chunking information.