“Do Alzheimer's patients forget family?”

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“Do Alzheimer's patients forget family?”

My grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Do Alzheimer's patients forget family?

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**Mrs. Suranganee Mary De Lanerolle** Neurologist Stony Brook, NY · Accepted Answer

Mrs. Suranganee Mary De Lanerolle Neurologist Stony Brook, NY

yes

**Dr. Nazar Haidri** Neurologist Union, NJ · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nazar Haidri Neurologist Union, NJ

Yes they can.

**Dr. Michael Joseph Olek** Neurologist HENDERSON, NV · Accepted Answer

Dr. Michael Joseph Olek Neurologist HENDERSON, NV

They do, but it is usually in the later stages. The best website for information is the Alzheimer Association at alz.org.

**Dr. Daniel Lacey** Neurologist Dayton, OH · Accepted Answer

Dr. Daniel Lacey Neurologist Dayton, OH

Ultimately, I'm afraid they do.