Career counselor Bob Skladany advises you on how to recognize memory loss. Most people who experience memory loss in relationship to their age are pretty good at hiding it. Learn to recognize the signs.

Many older people worry about becoming more forgetful. They think forgetfulness is the first sign of Alzheimer's disease (AD). In the past, memory loss and confusion were considered a normal part of aging. However, scientists now know that most people remain both alert and able as they age, although it may take them longer to remember things.