Common memory concerns
People often experience memory lapses in day to day life, especially if they are very busy or stressed about something. Such lapses might include losing your keys, going to a room to get something and forgetting why you were there, losing your train of thought during conversation, forgetting what you just read, or forgetting to pass on a phone message.
It is often difficult for people to distinguish between what is normal, and what might be the start of something more worrying. This is where more in depth assessment of memory can be useful. If you are concerned either about yourself or a loved one, please speak to your GP to see whether neuropsychological assessment might be right for you.