AD symptom, n (%) | AD classification | Overall sample (N = 60) | ||||
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Group 1 (n = 12) | Group 2 (n = 12) | Group 3 (n = 12) | Group 4 (n = 12) | Group 5 (n = 12) | ||
Memory/forgetfulness | 12 (100.0) | 12 (100.0) | 12 (100.0) | 12 (100.0) | 12 (100.0) | 60 (100.0) |
Short-term memory issues | 9 (75.0) | 10 (83.3) | 11 (91.7) | 12 (100.0) | 12 (100.0) | 54 (90.0) |
Losing or misplacing things | 10 (83.3) | 10 (83.3) | 10 (83.3) | 10 (83.3) | 12 (100.0) | 52 (86.7) |
Relying more on lists, reminders, or other people | 8 (66.7) | 12 (100.0) | 8 (66.7) | 11 (91.7) | 11 (91.7) | 50 (83.3) |
Forgetting dates or appointments | 3 (25.0) | 6 (50.0) | 9 (75.0) | 11 (91.7) | 12 (100.0) | 41 (68.3) |
Forgetting why you walked into a room | 8 (66.7) | 7 (58.3) | 7 (58.3) | 7 (58.3) | 11 (91.7) | 40 (66.7) |
Long-term memory issues | 4 (33.3) | 8 (66.7) | 4 (33.3) | 8 (66.7) | 9 (75.0) | 33 (55.0) |
Forgetting to take medications | 1 (8.3) | 2 (16.7) | 5 (41.7) | 10 (83.3) | 10 (83.3) | 28 (46.7) |
Forgetting to turn off running water or appliances | 2 (16.7) | 4 (33.3) | 3 (25.0) | 6 (50.0) | 8 (66.7) | 23 (38.3) |
Forgetting to pay bills on time | 2 (16.7) | 1 (8.3) | 2 (16.7) | 7 (58.3) | 10 (83.3) | 22 (36.7) |
Putting things in the wrong (inappropriate) placea | 0 (0.0) | 2 (16.7) | 3 (25.0) | 4 (33.3) | 5 (41.7) | 14 (23.3) |