It is not uncommon for those in the early stages of dementia to experience short-term memory loss. Although remembering the past, even decades ago, is fairly easy, a person with early-stage dementia can have difficulty remembering yesterday or last week. They may forget little things, like paying a phone bill, a lunch date with a friend, or a doctor’s appointment. The humorous anecdote of going into to a room and forgetting the reason for it, rings very true for an individual who is experiencing early-stage dementia.
Unfortunately, short-term memory loss worsens over time. Therefore, it is imperative to visit a doctor, as soon as this warning sign pops up, to seek treatment, in order to help slow this symptom down.