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Memory Loss Diseases

According to the Mayo Clinic, dementia is the medical term that's used to describe memory loss diseases. Some of the most common diseases that result in memory loss include Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's, amnesia and mild cognitive impairment.

  1. Alzheimer's Disease

    • According to the Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's is a progressive and fatal brain disease that 3.5 million Americans live with on a daily basis. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of memory loss, according to the Mayo Clinic.

    Huntington's Disease

    • Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder that's inherited and results in brain cells slowly degenerating, thus resulting in memory loss, according to MedlinePlus.

    Mild Cognitive Impairment

    • According to the Mayo Clinic, mild cognitive impairment is halfway in severity between normal memory loss from aging and Alzheimer's disease. People with mild cognitive impairment might forget things they normally don't forget.

    Amnesia

    • Amnesia is the medical term used to describe loss of memory that's responsible for recalling events, facts and information, according to the Mayo Clinic. People with amnesia have a difficult time forming new memories and learning.

    Parkinson's Disease

    • Memory loss is associated with later stages of Parkinson's disease, according to the Mayo Clinic.

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