My mother died of Alzheimer’s disease. Her symptoms were far more complicated than memory loss.

My mother became paranoid and believed that advertisements in the mail were from bill collectors and that all kinds of people were trying to steal money from her.

She also started having hallucinations. At least we think they were hallucinations :-) I discovered that she was actually digging holes and relieving herself in the back yard. I asked her why she wasn’t using the toilet. She told me that “the man in the blue suit“ told her not to use the toilet.

I try to remember these things When I think I have Alzheimer’s. Forgetfulness is a part of aging, using your backyard as a toilet is not.

Good Luck.