Age-related forgetfulness or Alzheimer's: When it's time to sound the alarm - 5 real-life examples1. Mom went grocery shopping, but forgot why she went out
This may be normal, if mom was distracted, for example, met a friend and talked. But if she did not remember why she went out at all, and so she returned without shopping - this is cause for alarm.
2. Grandfather needs to repeat the instructions three times so that he remembers
When information has been assimilated, rapid forgetting is a worrisome sign.
3. Uncle can't remember the name of the café until he is reminded
Difficulty remembering names of people and places may be a variant of the norm. However, after hearing the name from us, the person must recognize it.
4. Grandma asks the same question several times in an hour.
Such repetition is an alarming signal.
5. Father can no longer perform simple home repair tasks as he used to
This, too, can signal a problem.
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