Alzheimer's Disease

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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Emotional problems, such as stress, anxiety, or depression, can make a person more forgetful and may be mistaken for dementia. Some health issues, such as medication side effects, vitamin B12 deficiency, chronic alcoholism, tumors, and blood clots in the brain, can cause memory loss or possibly dementia. A doctor should treat medical conditions like these as soon as possible. (Answer continues on next page.)