I Forget Names All the Time: Could This Be Alzheimer's Disease?

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I Forget Names All the Time: Could This Be Alzheimer's Disease?

Diane M. Goodman, BSN, MSN-C, APRN

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November 24, 2021

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I have reached the age where I place items in special locations throughout the house, believing I will easily remember where I put them. Unfortunately, I do not remember where the items are located, which is incredibly stressful to me, especially on days when time is tight.

I am also dreadful at remembering the names of patients and peers. This finding is not new, but I worry: Do I have Alzheimer's disease

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