Charles is an 82-year-old man who has just been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. It is likely that his memory for __________ will be the first to degenerate, and memories of his __________ will be the last things he forgets as the disease progresses.

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Alzheimer's disease typically affects recent memories first, such as forgetting what happened earlier in the day, and eventually progresses to more distant memories. Memories related to family members and important people in his life tend to be more emotionally salient and may be retained longer.

Charles Is an 82-Year-Old Man Who Has Just Been Diagnosed