One of the most common signs of Alzheimer's is memory loss, especially forgetting recently learned information. Others include forgetting important dates or events; asking for the same information over and over; increasingly needing to rely on memory aids or family members for things they used to handle on their own. Early detection gives a person a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future. Lauren Levin, an Outreach Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, will separate myth from reality and address commonly held fears about Alzheimer’s in America.