November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, a designation aimed at making the general public more aware of the disease and the scale of it among the U.S. population, and to at bringing to light potential care options for those affected. One of the biggest issues with early detection of Alzheimer’s disease is due to symptoms being confused for the normal aging process. For example, forgetfulness might increase as one age – including occasionally misplacing things, forgetting names or partial information. Older adults may even experience what they feel is some degree of short-term memory loss. For the most part, these are all normal parts of aging, and not necessarily indicative of Alzheimer’s disease. Contrarily, forgetting entire experiences, not remembering things later, and losing the ability to communicate or care for oneself could be signs of Alzheimer’s disease onset. It is always important to consult with a medical professional if you or your loved one suspect any cognitive or memory impairment.