Memory loss can make it difficult to complete simple tasks. An individual may forget what they are doing or how to finish what they started. This can cause embarrassment and a lack of self-confidence that makes a person withdraw from social situations or stop doing things they once loved. Memory loss can also make people misplace things that they then think others have moved or stolen, which can put a strain on relationships. In extreme cases, people can be in danger if they are traveling and forget where they're going or don't recognize familiar faces.