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- The primary symptom of amnesia is memory loss or inability to form new memories. If you have amnesia, you will have difficulty recalling facts, events, places, or specific details. ( multiple types of amnesia, including retrograde amnesia, anterograde amnesia, and transient global amnesia.)

- Alcohol use can be a form of anterograde amnesia. Long-term alcoholism can cause Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. If you develop this condition, you will have difficulty forming new memories but may not be aware of it.

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Down below lists out some causes of Amnesia.

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AGE
-  Memory impairment tends to increase with age. Forty percent of the population over age sixty have some degree of memory loss.

GENDER
-  Higher prevalence of Alzheimers disease is seen in Woman than Men.
-  Males are more affected by Korsakoff syndrome than females.

STATISTICS SURVEY
- Statistics found that 11 percent of people aged 45 and older reported having mental decline, and half of those people also said they had limitations performing daily tasks.

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From the movie ''The vow'' Paige, was put into a coma after a car accident and wakes up with severe memory loss. The husband tries to make her remember their relationship again.

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After Paige's car accident, She had woke up out of her coma with her Husband talking to her but not realizing who he was was a sign of Amnesia because of memory loss.

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- Paige showed confusion towards her husband at first sight. She asked '' Who are you''?

-  Husband showed memories with pictures , Paige didn't understand or recognize them at all.

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Slowly Paige's husband takes her out on same relatable dates to live it out again, so that she can feel comfortable and create the same memories she once had before.

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- DRIVE SAFE AND ACCORDINGLY!

Avoid heavy use of alcohol or drugs.

Use protective headgear when you're playing sports that put you at high risk of concussion.

Stay mentally active throughout your life.

Eat a heart-healthy diet, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat proteins.

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Occupational Therapy:
A person with amnesia may work with an occupational therapist to learn new information to replace what was lost, or to use intact memories as a basis for taking in new information.

Technological Assistance:
Many people with amnesia find it helpful to use smart technology, such as a smartphone or a hand-held tablet device. With some training and practice, even people with severe amnesia can use these electronic organizers to help with day-to-day tasks.

Medications:
There are none, but Amnesia caused by Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome involves a lack of thiamin. Treatment includes replacing this vitamin and providing proper nutrition.