Where are the car keys? Did I lock the front door? When is that doctor’s appointment scheduled? You’ve likely had all these questions flood your mind at different times during your hectic day, and chances are they may actually incite panic until you realize you left the keys on the counter, you did indeed lock the front door and the doctor’s appoint was rescheduled for next week. These occasional lapses in memory are a part of life and should not automatically cause concern for something more serious such as dementia or early onset Alzheimer’s disease. September is World Alzheimer’s month and we’d like to take this opportunity to raise awareness globally about the symptoms as well as the challenges and stigmas surrounding the disease. With greater knowledge, we can all better help those who do suffer from sometimes debilitating memory loss. The numbers are growing. Worldwide, 47.5 million people have dementia and there are 7.7 million new cases every year. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia and may contribute to 60–70% of cases. Here are five symptoms physicians look for in diagnosing dementia: