Anterograde Amnesia

A form of amnesia in which a person is unable to form new memories following the onset of the condition, while memories from before the injury or illness may remain largely intact. Anterograde amnesia typically results from damage to the hippocampus or surrounding medial temporal lobe structures. People with this condition may forget conversations, appointments, and daily activities within minutes of experiencing them, making independent living extremely challenging. Assistive technologies such as memory aids, shared calendars, and reminder systems are critical for helping people with anterograde amnesia manage daily tasks and maintain social connections.