Why Alzheimer's Affects Short-Term Memory: 7 Strategies That Really Help

Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you were there, or wondered if you already took your medication? For people living with Alzheimer's disease, these frustrating moments are caused by changes in short-term, working, and prospective memory. In this article, I explain why these memory failures occur, what is happening inside the brain, and the seven practical strategies I use every day to stay organized, more independent, and in control of my life.