Modern life and memory lapses: It’s okay to forget

In a society where dementia is becoming more widespread, signs of memory loss can be disturbing. They need not be.

Experts often link such stress to forgetfulness. There are a litany of other reasons, from too much screen time to an ageing brain. ST PHOTO: GIN TAY
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The other night, I stopped my car at a traffic junction near my home. When the light turned green, I froze for a couple of seconds, unsure whether to drive straight or turn right.

It was unnerving. I had routinely taken that route since moving to my new apartment a year ago, so I should be on auto-pilot, right?

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