Alzheimer's Disease

Frequently Asked Questions

10. Is misplacing your keys a normal part of aging or could it be a symptom of Alzheimer's disease? - cont'd

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Depression also may cause poor concentration, sleep disturbance, or other symptoms that lead to forgetfulness in people who do not have Alzheimer's disease. A decline in short-term memory that sometimes accompanies aging is called age-associated memory loss. In many people, it does not lead to Alzheimer's disease. (Answer continues on next page.)