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Does Alzheimer s disease cause memory loss and losing track of time?
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I am 54 years old and have started noticing that I am forgetting things and remember them later. Forget peoples names etc. I don t lose track of time and my math skills and such are fine. However, it is becoming more noticeable to me. My question is, Is it possible I am developing Alzheimer s? My dads mom died from it. But, she was 84. Also, I have low blood sugar, and low iron levels. I also, get tired during the day. My doctor did blood work and I take iron supplements. b
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Hello, Forgetfulness in day to day routine, difficulty in remembering the names, memory issues especially related to recent things are common symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer's dementia. If your parents had dementia then its very likely that onset will be earlier in your case. You should pay a visit to a neuro-psychiatrsit for evaluation. Mini mental status examination or MMSE is a small test that can help to screen the memory impairment. If needed MRI brain should be done to confirm any cerebral atrophy.Visit a doctor for help. Drugs like Donepezil or Memantin can be used to improve the memory and will surely help you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.