The Making of Memories

Though each person is affected uniquely, Alzheimer’s typically first impacts “short term” or “working” memory, where someone is unable to recall a conversation or directive from a few minutes ago. As the illness progresses, there can eventually be loss of long-term memory, with the result that your loved one loses the details of their personal history along with losses​ of “procedural” memory — how to do processes such as using a knife and fork, or tying one’s shoes.