4. You’re noticing issues with your short term memory
If you are having a hard time remembering things that you normally wouldn’t have any difficulty recalling, such as your best friend’s daughter’s name, your mother’s phone number or where you put your car keys (while you are holding them in your hand,) you might be worried that you are developing dementia; however, that may not be the case.
Short term memory problems have also been linked to a vitamin B12 deficiency. While the short term memory loss of dementia is progressive and non-reversible, if the cause of short term memory loss is related to a vitamin B12 deficiency is to blame, taking a supplement or increasing the amount of B12-rich foods that you consume could help to alleviate the problem.