Alzheimer's Disease

Frequently Asked Questions

13. What are the stages in the development of Alzheimer's disease? - cont'd

At first, the only symptom may be mild forgetfulness. People with mild Alzheimer's may be unable to remember recent events, ask the same question over and over, and become lost in familiar places. A person may seem healthy but is actually having more and more trouble making sense of the world around him or her. Such difficulties could be due to Alzheimer's disease or another condition. A doctor should be consulted to make a diagnosis. (Answer continues on next page.)