Finding DORY

How does the film deal with memory?

Presentation

Details about the film

• It's about Dory, a fish who suffers from short-term memory loss.

• It's a film directed by Andrew Stanton

• It's an animated film released in 2016 by Walt Disney Pictures

Facts :

PLOT OF THE FILM

Short term memory loss

Is there a solution or treatment ?

What is really “ short term memory loss” ?

What are Dory’s symptoms ?

Sources : Wikipedia Healthline National Institutes of Health UCFS Health

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Disruptions in the brain's effectiveness result in short-term memory loss. Many factors can lead to disruptions, such as normal aging, stress, anxiety, sleep deprivation, or in Dory's case, permanent neurological disorders

short-term memory : is a fundamental cognitive function, allowing us to temporarily store and manipulate information for a brief period of time

Symptoms

• She is unable to remember her family and the events that occurred in her life.
• She forgets the things that her friends say to her.
• Ask the same questions repeatedly

The solutions for short-term memory loss will vary depending on the underlying cause and severity of the condition.

• Lifestyle changes
• Getting enough sleep, managing stress, eating a balanced diet
• Mental stimulation through brain-training activities
• Medication