Memory loss not only affects the patient, but it also affects their families and friends. What if one day someone that means the world to you; your father, sister, mother, wife, or husband, forgot your guys' daily life, routines, how old you are, or even forget who you are entirely. This would be a struggle for anyone. Depression among family and friends of memory loss is common and many times they see withdrawal from society and in general everything they "use" to do with the patient. Many times they see family members become main caretakers of the patient which leaves them under extreme stress and can lead to other problems because of worry. Friends can be lost and with memory loss you may see the patients personality change or their decisions on what types of people and things they enjoy could change. This may affect your friendship with the patient. This too, could lead to stress problems, depression, and may lead to a withdrawal from society. A great example of how our family can be affected is in "The Vow", with the wife losing her memory and in turn forgetting her husband. This obviously effects the husband.
