If you notice any of the 10 Warning Signs of
Alzheimer's in yourself or someone you know, don't
ignore them, early detection matters.
Alzheimer's Association: Know the 10 signs:
#1
Memory changes that disrupt daily life
One
of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s, especially
in the early stages, is forgetting recently learned
information. For example:
1. Relying on memory aides (e.g. reminder notes or
elettronic devices) or family members for things
they used to handle on their own.
2. Asking for the same information over and over.
3. Forgetting important dates or events.
Typical age-related changes:
Sometimes forgetting names or appointments, but
remembering them later.
#2 Challenges in planning or solving problems
Some people may have difficulty concentrating and
take much longer to do things than did before.
They may have trouble following a familiar recipe or
keeping track of monthly bills.
Some people may experience changes in their ability
to develop and follow a plan or work with numbers.
Typical age-related changes:
Making occasional errors when balancing a checkbook.
#3 Difficulty completing familiar tasks
Peoples with Alzheimer's often find it hard to
complete daily tasks such as:
Driving to a familiar location, managing a budget at
work, or remembering the rules of a favorite game.
Typical age-related changes:
Occasionally needing help to use the settings on a
microwave or record a television show.
#4 Confusion with time or place
People with Alzheimer’s can lose track of dates,
seasons and the passage of time.
They may have trouble understanding something if it
is not happening immediately.
Sometimes they may forget where they are or how they
got there.
Typical age-related changes:
Getting confused about the day of the week but
figuring it out later.
#5 Trouble understanding visual images and spatial
relationships
Some people may have difficulty reading, judging
distance and determining color or contrast.
In terms of perception, they may pass a mirror and
think someone else is in the room. They may not
realize they are he
person in the mirror.
Typical age-related changes:
Vision changes related to cataracts.
#6 New problems with words in speaking or writing
People with Alzheimer’s may have trouble following
or joining a conversation.
They may stop in the middle of a conversation and
have no idea how to continue or they may repeat
themselves.
They may struggle with vocabulary, have problems
finding the right word or call things by the wrong
name.
Typical age-related changes:
Sometimes having trouble finding the right word.
#7 Misplacing things and losing the ability to
retrace steps
A person with Alzheimer's disease may put things in
unusual places.
They may lose things and be unable to go back over
their steps to find them again.
Sometimes, they may accuse others of stealing. This
may occur more frequently over time.
Typical age-related changes:
Misplacing things from time to time.
#8 Decreased or poor judgement
People with Alzheimer' may demonstrate unusual
changes in judgementor decision making.
For example, they may use poor judgement when
dealing with money, giving large amounts to
telemarketers.
They may pay less attentionto grooming or keeping
themselves clean.
Typical age-related changes:
Making bad decision once in a while.
#9 Withdrawal from work or social activities
A person with Alzeimer' may start to remove
themselves from hobbies, social activities, work
projects or sports.
They may also avoid being social because of the
changes they have experienced.
Typical age-related changes:
Sometimes feeling weary of work, family and social
obligations.
10# Changes in mood and personality
The mood and personalities of people with
Alzheimer's can change.
They may be easily upset in places where they are
out of their confort zone.
They can become confused, sospicious, depressed,
fearful or anxious.
Typical age-related changes:
Developing very specific ways of doing things and
becoming irritable when a routine is disrupted.
If you notice any of the 10 Warning Signs of
Alzheimer's in yourself or someone you know, don't
ignore them. Please consult your physician.
For more information
Alzheimer's Association
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