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# memory problems

phrase (noun phrase, plural)

«memory problems» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (euphemism, polite) dementia or another illness that damages memory.
2. (literal) trouble remembering things.

### In the lessons

Used by families and doctors to talk about dementia gently. Register: polite, kind; all regions.

### Examples

- Grandma has memory problems now, so we write things down for her.
- The doctor tested him for memory problems.
- Chat: my nan has memory problems, she forgot my name
- Stress can cause memory problems.
- News: Many older people live with memory problems.

### Note

It may hide a serious illness like Alzheimer's. Also normal forgetfulness. Plain word: dementia.