Which of the following is a typical symptom of Alzheimer's disease?

• A. Gradual memory loss
• B. Sudden chest pain
• C. Hearing loss
• D. Rapid muscle weakness

Answer: (A)

Alzheimer's disease typically presents with gradual memory loss. In the early stages, people may forget recent events, misplace items, repeat questions, or have trouble following conversations or planning steps. This slow, persistent decline in memory and thinking distinguishes it from normal aging and from other conditions. Chest pain suggests heart problems, hearing loss is a sensory issue, and rapid muscle weakness points to neuromuscular or vascular problems, none of which are typical early features of Alzheimer’s. So gradual memory loss is the hallmark symptom.