Short-term memory loss, trouble finding words, and confusion with time and place are 3 symptoms that can be warning signs to Alzheimer's.

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Q: Is memory loss always the first symptom of Alzheimer’s disease? I’ve noticed my husband having more trouble making decisions and paying attention, but his memory still seems very sharp. A: Decision-making, focus, and planning are higher-level activities that help comprise the brain’s executive functions. While these functions also tend to suffer as a result […]