Comparison
The difference between Alzheimer’s disease and normal age-related memory changes
| Someone with Alzheimer’s disease |
Someone with normal age-related memory changes |
| Forgets entire experiences |
Forgets part of an experience |
| Rarely remembers later |
Often remembers later |
| Is gradually unable to follow written/spoken directions |
Is usually able to follow written/spoken directions |
| Is gradually unable to use notes as reminders |
Is usually able to use notes as reminders |
| Is gradually unable to care for self |
Is usually able to care for self |