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Alzheimer's Disease

Frequently Asked Questions

10. Is misplacing your keys a normal part of aging or could it be a symptom of Alzheimer's disease?

Problems with memory may be due to a variety of factors. It is normal for people of all ages occasionally to forget names, appointments, or where they put their keys. Such memory problems may result from stress, distractions, grief, fatigue, poor vision or hearing, use of alcohol, an illness, or trying to remember too many details at once. (Answer continues on next page.)