Cm's Loss Of Memory

The patient states that her main concern is that she is struggling with her memory, even though it really does not bother her that much. CM states that this began one day when she “woke up and couldn’t remember things.” The patient believes the onset was random and that the loss of her memory was unprovoked. She describes her problem has getting her words confused and forgets what word she wants to use. CM also complains that dates of events are the hardest, as well as remembers people’s names. However, she is able to recognize who people are and know their relationship to her. The only thing that seems to improve her memory is writing things down and looking back at them as it is seems to jog her memory. She states that she does not recall
the exact date that she moved into Pennybryn but thinks it was about four months ago. When asked about her mood CM says she has been frustrated as of late and has been a lot more irritable. She said her irritability stems from her memory loss. Normally CM describes herself has normally joyful, but she said her hasn’t been as of late. She denies any anxiety or depression or personality changes. CM believes that it is natural and just a result of old age, and that her memory is not getting worse. She has no other specific complaints. Upon further questioning she also stated that she can no longer use her right hand and foot anymore because “they just stopped working.” She believes that her loss of right sided motor function probably happened around the same time she lost her memory, but it does not bother her at all. CM is now wheelchair bound and has been for some time, but can’t remember since when. The patient is positive for weight loss, cough, and joint swelling. The patient denies confusion, and states that she is aware of her situation, but unable to remember all the details because of her age.