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Memory and attention difficulties are often part of a normal life

  • Written by Jacqueline Anderson, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Melbourne
Memory and attention difficulties are often part of a normal lifeCan't remember what you came for? Don't worry – you probably have a lot going on.Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock

From young adults to people in their 60s, everyday functioning in today’s world can place high demands on our attention and memory skills.

Memory lapses such as forgetting an appointment, losing our keys, forgetting a distant...

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