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The purpose 0f this list is t0 alert the public t0 the early warning signs 0f one 0f the most devastating disorders affecting older people — Alzheimer’s disease. If someone has several 0r even most 0f these symptoms, it does not mean they definitely have the disease. It does mean they should be thoroughly examined [...]

AD begins slowly. At first, the only symptom may be mild forgetfulness, which can be confused with age-related memory change. Most people with mild forgetfulness do not have AD. In the early stage of AD, people may have trouble remembering recent events, activities, or the names of familiar people or things. They may not be [...]