Cognitive test for memory loss?!

Cognitive test for memory loss?

I am being scheduled for a "Formal cognitive evaluation regard memory loss".

I went to my doctor today to see why I don't remember anything. This has been going on for years, but is progressively getting worse She ruled out a few things including ADD and depression. When I say memory loss, it has gotten to the point that I will talk to someone in the morning, then call them in the evening since I haven't talked to them in so long. I look at family pictures (that I took) and I couldn't tell you what was going on at the time of the phote, who was there, what we were doing. To me it's just a picture of people I know. I love to read and I do often, but I can read an article or chapter in a book and not be able to tell you but a few key things in it. I looked my boss in the eye and told him that I was sorry for missing a meeting, but I was there AND I took 12 pgs of notes (minutes). I don't even remember the day I brought my only son home. Alzheimers runs in my family, but I am only 34.

3 days ago
I was just wondering if anyone on here knew what to expect at the testing. I have looked it up online, but only seems to find sites that want me to pay to take a memory test.

I don't expect anyone here to be able to give me any type of diagnosis, but any thoughts on what it "might" be?

I don't do drugs and I don't drink often.

I hate this. It use to not be this bad...I would have a hard time with names and what not...but that's normal...but now I am starting to feel like I am losing everything.

Cognitive evaluations assess verbal memory, visual memory, immediate memory, short term memory, long term memory, reasoning, judgement, insight, impulsivity, and reading, among other things. If the testing is done by a neuropsychologist, it typically takes from between 8 to 16 hours. They split up the time so the patient's abilities aren't confused due to fatigue. Hang in there; they will probably give you ideas for helping you to compensate for your problems with memory. If you don't have an advance directive ( also known as a living will, or health care proxy), get it done ASAP.