Alzheimer's Disease

Frequently Asked Questions

10. Is misplacing your keys a normal part of aging or a symptom of Alzheimer's disease?

Misplacing your keys could be a normal part of aging. As people get older, changes occur in all parts of the body, including the brain. As a result, some people may notice that it takes longer to learn new things, they don't remember information as well as they did, or they lose things like their keys. These usually are signs of mild forgetfulness, not serious memory problems. (Answer continues on next page.)