Which of these is MORE concerning for Alzheimer's disease?
A) Occasionally forgetting where you left your keys
B) Forgetting an acquaintance's name but remembering it later
C) Getting lost while driving a route you've taken for years
D) Occasionally needing more time to remember a word
Occasional forgetfulness can happen with normal aging. But getting lost in a familiar place can be a warning sign of cognitive decline and deserves medical evaluation, especially if it is new or worsening.