Major Alzheimer's Disease Warning Signs

Repeated Short-Term Memory Losses

One of the most widely recognized symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease is repeated short-term memory failures. Patients with Alzheimer's disease frequently forget information they heard recently. Sometimes, relying extensively on reminder services or written calendar notes indicates a short term memory problem, but not always.

If a senior has been told information several times by others but forgets each time soon afterward, others should check to determine whether Alzheimer's disease has caused this problem. Since many causes of senior dementia produce memory loss, a trained medical specialist should diagnose a potential Alzheimer's disease patient. Sometimes strokes, concussions, or other medical issues impair short-term memory.