Forgetfulness Symptoms Affecting Daily Life Should Not Be Neglected
Experts emphasize that not every instance of forgetfulness is Alzheimer's disease, but situations that make daily tasks difficult and cause confusion should be examined.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aslıhan Taşkıran Sağ from Güven Hospital Neurology Department stated that not every instance of forgetfulness means Alzheimer's, but symptoms affecting daily life should not be neglected.
Evaluation of Forgetfulness
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aslıhan Taşkıran Sağ pointed out that some changes should not be considered a natural part of aging. She stated that problems experienced in short-term memory are among the most commonly noticed early signs of Alzheimer's disease.
Early Symptoms and Memory Problems
Stating that forgetting a name or an appointment from time to time is something anyone might experience, Sağ emphasized that repeatedly asking the same question at short intervals and failing to remember new information should be evaluated carefully.
Spatial Perception and Difficulty Finding Directions
Stating that changes in spatial perception can also be seen in the early period, the expert noted that the recurrence of difficulty in finding directions and reaching a dimension that threatens safety requires a neurological evaluation.
Other Possible Causes and Expert Warnings
Stating that planning skills can be affected, and conditions such as withdrawing from social activities and difficulty finding words may accompany the picture, Sağ reported that forgetfulness can also stem from different causes such as vitamin deficiency or depression.