Many caregivers of persons with memory loss or Alzheimer's disease are unaware of the abilities of their persons with AD to recall their drugs and medical histories.

Many caregivers of persons with memory impairment or AD are unaware of their persons' inability to recall their drugs and medical histories. Particularly concerning is the relatively high frequency of caregiver overestimations of the abilities of their persons with AD, which highlights a safety concern and presents an opportunity for caregiver education.