Florida residents like you understand that you have a long recovery period after an accident. This is particularly true if you suffered from a brain injury. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in particular tend to affect many cognitive capabilities in the long and short term.
Memory damage is one such example. After a brain injury, you could find yourself dealing with memory-related issues for months or years to come.
How do brain injuries affect short term memory?
The Mayo Clinic looks at physical impacts of brain injuries. A TBI in particular can have lasting effects on your short term memory. Impact on long term memory is not unheard of, but very uncommon. This is because your brain has different areas of storage for long and short term memory. When one suffers damage, the other is likely fine. Short term memory get stored at the front of the brain, making it more susceptible to damage.
Short term memory loss and damage can last weeks, months, years or even a lifetime. This depends on the severity of the injury and how well your body recovers from it. Going through recovery therapy can help. So can adjusting your current life to accommodate your memory problems.
The impact of short term memory damage
Some examples of problems stemming from memory damage include:
- Forgetting appointments
- Misplacing important items like your wallet or phone
- Forgetting daily tasks like doing the dishes or laundry
- Not stocking up on important items like food or medicine
- Poor performance in the workplace
Frustration due to memory loss can also compound. It may contribute to breakdowns and other stress-related mental health issues. It is important to get as much support as possible when recovering from your TBI as possible.
If you or your loved one have been injured in an accident, now is the right time to seek help. Contact Pam Olsen today at (352) 671-9777. Or if you prefer, Schedule a Consultation with Pam Olsen, Esq.