Worried about your memory or dementia?

Complete the symptoms checklist
If you're worried about yourself or someone close to you, complete our symptoms checklist and show it to a GP or health professional. You can fill in the checklist online or print it out and complete it offline.
Memory loss and forgetfulness
Need immediate support?
If you need support right now, call our dementia support line. Our dementia advisers are here to answer your questions about diagnosis and next steps.
Several things can cause problems with your memory, including stress, anxiety and depression.
Becoming more forgetful does not mean that you have dementia. Some people can remember things better than others.
Many of the causes of memory problems can get better with the right support and treatment.
Why is my memory bad?
Memory problems vary from person to person. What you consider to be a problem depends partly on what you need or expect to be able to do.
Some very common memory problems include:
Coping with common types of memory loss
Worried that yours or someone else's symptoms may be dementia? The first thing to do is to contact your GP surgery. We have advice to help you start and get the most out of a conversation with your GP.
Call our support line on 0333 150 3456 and speak with our trained dementia advisers, or connect with people in similar situations through our online community.
We also have accessible resources, including information about dementia translated into a range of languages.
Services and people that can support you with memory problems
Looking after your health will help with your memory day-to-day and in the long run.
People remember things in different ways. This means some strategies will work better for some people. Read about different strategies you could try to help you cope with memory problems.
Learn more about memory aids and tools