Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1563 of 1700
A person with early Alzheimer's disease calls a watch a "hand-clock." Which symptom is this?
- Losing things and being unable to find them again
- Poor judgment with money and bills
- Pulling away from work and social events
- New trouble finding the right words
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Correct answer: New trouble finding the right words
Struggling to name common objects is an early language problem of Alzheimer's disease.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.5: Caring for Clients With Dementia
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026