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Forgetfulness doesn’t mean Dementia: Use Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) to Test your Memory

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Did you ever get up while watching television to go to the kitchen and then forget why you even went to the kitchen in the first place? This happens to everyone.

Healthy People Forget Items from Time to Time because their Mind is Processing TOO MUCH INFORMATION!

It’s a relatable situation where you might leave one room to go to another with a specific task or intention in mind, only to forget what that intention was when you arrive in the new room. It’s a common example of how memory can be influenced by various factors, such as divided attention, multitasking, and the transition between environments.

When information is not given enough focused attention or time for processing, it can be more challenging to remember. These occasional memory lapses are part of normal cognitive functioning and happen to everyone.

It’s important to check our memory regularly, download this free MONTREAL COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT (MOCA) Test:

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