The symptoms of Alzheimer's disease can sometimes be mistaken with other conditions and may initially be put down to old age.
While it is common for people's memories to be affected from time to time, it is important to be aware of how it could be a sign of developing illnesses for people over 65.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities which interfere with daily life. The disease accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases, reports from Alzheimer's Association said.
