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What is it called when when your old and lose your memory?

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 9/7/2023

In general this is called amnesia and someone who has amnesia is called an amnesiac. Another more 'scientific' term is dementia which covers not just loss of memory but a diminished intellectual ability.

Wiki User

∙ 16y ago

What else can I help you with?

When do people start to lose their memory?

People start to lose their memory when they get old like 50 years old, and that is called old-timer's disease.

Why do you lose memory?

You can lose your memory from becoming old or from losing to much white brain cells.

If you lose your short term memory do you lose your long term memory?

What is considered the short-term memory used by the computer that is erased when the computer is shut down or rebooted?

That's called RAM (Random Access Memory). It is what's called 'volatile' memory - in that if power to the chips is removed, they lose their contents.

Does Naruto lose his memory?

Uhm...no

Can you lose only half of your memory?

If sperm comes out do you lose your memory?

No.

Do you lose all information form an old iTunes if you download a new iTunes?

no, i don't think you do because it should move your old itunes memory status to the new one.

Why does radio lose memory?

We thought of two reasons why this may occur. The first is that the radio may be getting old. We forgot the second one.

What does one lose when one has amnesia?

Their memory.

Can pills make you lose your memory?

YES

Can you lose your memory in accident?

Yes, this can happen.

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