As you age, it is natural to not have same type of memory that you had when you were younger. Facts, names, and events that you used to be able recall in a snap may slowly recess to the back of your mind, requiring a few minutes of thinking or a helpful reminder to fish it out. One of the primary early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease is memory loss, so how can you differentiate between normal memory loss and memory loss as a result of the onset of Alzheimer’s disease? While it can be difficult to differentiate the two, here are some tips on how to do so.
1. You Forget Recently Learned Information
One of the main signs of memory loss related to early onset Alzheimer’s is that you often forget recently learned information, as opposed to long-gestating memories. For example, a daughter could tell their parent they are pregnant, and someone with Alzheimer’s disease could quickly forget this monumental news.
2. Forgetting Important Dates or Events
You may have trouble remembering important dates and events, such as birthdays, weddings, holidays, and anniversaries. This is beyond just forgetting the event and remembering it later, as there will be no recollection of the date or event at all.
3. Having to Ask for the Same Information Numerous Times
With Alzheimer’s disease you can quickly sound like a broken record, asking the same questions over and over in search of an answer you won’t remember. This goes hand in hand with forgetting recently learned information, as you are just immediately forgetting the answer to your inquiry.
4. Needing to Rely on Memory Aids to Remember
If you have Alzheimer’s disease you may need memory aids and the people around you to get through their everyday life. This includes written reminders, notes, electronic devices, or even family members reminding you of events and tasks that you could once remember with no issues.
5. Forgetting Where You Are
With normal memory loss, it is normal to forget the time of day, the month, or somebodies name. However, if you suddenly forgets where (or even when) you are, it is beyond normal age-related memory loss and is likely a sign of Alzheimer’s disease.
6. Forgetting How You Got Somewhere
Even if they do know where you are, if you have have no recollection of how they got there or what the purpose of coming to a location is it could be Alzheimer’s disease.
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