Hennie has always been a vital and active individual, however, recently he has begun having difficulty remembering newly learned information after brief periods of time. What disorder are his symptoms indicative of?

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Hennie's difficulty with remembering newly learned information after brief periods of time is a common early symptom of Alzheimer's disease. Normal aging may include some decline in cognitive abilities, but it should not be significant enough to interfere with daily life. Parkinson's disease primarily affects movement and may include some cognitive decline, but the memory loss seen in Hennie's case is not a primary symptom of Parkinson's. "Senility" is not a medical term and is not a specific disorder.

Hennie Has Always Been a Vital and Active Individual, However