Alzheimer’s or normal forgetfulness? Discover the warning signs

Experts from the Alzheimer’s Association have listed a series of signs that may be linked to Alzheimer’s and dementia, differentiating the signs of normal aging and the symptoms of these conditions that can be challenging.

Although it is more common in older people, the disease can also affect young people – Photo: Freepik/ND

Signs of Alzheimer’s and aging

One of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia is memory loss that interferes with daily activities.

This includes forgetting recently learned information, important dates, and repeating the same questions over and over again.

While in normal aging, it is common to forget names or appointments, but remember them later.

It’s common to forget sporadically, but it’s often a sign to worry – Photo: Freepick/Disclosure/ND

Additionally, difficulties planning or solving problems, completing familiar tasks, and confusion with time or place are signs that may indicate Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.

While occasional errors in financial or household management are common as we age, significant changes in judgment, loss of the ability to retrace steps to find lost objects, among others, may suggest something more serious.

Other worrying signs include difficulties with language, vision, mood and personality changes, and withdrawal from social or work activities.