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Amnesia TJ and Justin
5 Key Facts
2. Amnesia can be caused by physical or mental injuries
3. In people suffering with amnesia the ability to recall immediate information is still retained
4. Dissociative amnesia has been linked to overwhelming stress, which might be the result of traumatic events -- such as war, abuse, accidents, or disasters
5. The most common treatment for functional amnesia is psychotherapy
http://www.ask.com/question/interesting-facts-about amnesia
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/amnesia/basics/causes/con-20033182
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amnesia
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-amnesia.htm#didyouknowout
3 words of advice
1. Be flexible and patient and encourage the person to remember what he or she can
2. Make it easier for the person to remember new information. To do so, keep new information simple and repeat it frequently. Break down new activities into small steps
3. Provide verbal cues rather than ask questions. For example, say: "This is Jane, your cousin, who has come to see you." Don't ask: "This is Jane. Do you remember who she is?"
http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentTypeID=1&ContentID=2862