Ever since I was a child, I’ve known that memory wasn't one of my strongest suits. I mostly got straight A’s in every logic subject: math, physics, chemistry, biology, geometry, and arts and crafts, which are exercised in my ‘implicit memory’, the unconscious memory that affects behavior and skill acquisition.
But when it came down to history, geography and literature, where I needed to exercise my ‘explicit (declarative) memory’, recalling facts and events, I barely passed.
My friends often raise their eyebrows when suddenly they realize I don’t remember certain events or facts previously discussed that any regular human being would remember. My answer is often — well, my memory, or lack of it, is weak. Throughout the years I’ve learned to work around it, taking copious notes of every important conversation.
The Alzheimer's disease primarily affects explicit (declarative) memory, causing difficulties with consciously recalling facts and events, while implicit (non-declarative) memory being relatively preserved in the early stages of the disease.
I’ve noticed that some of these memory flaws have become more pronounced as I get older. I understand that they may not be considered indicators of Alzheimer's or other memory-impairing illnesses, but at times I’ve certainly felt like Alzheimer's patients must feel.
I’m raising awareness and funds to advance the fight against this disease — funds that allow the Alzheimer’s Association to provide 24/7 care and support while accelerating critical research — please donate or register for run with us at Team NAM!
My page: http://act.alz.org/goto/BrunoSchwartz
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