Alzheimer’s disease is a brain condition that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills. Memory loss can be a sign of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. This can disrupt daily life.
Is it Alzheimer’s Disease? Here are the top 10 warning signs
Here are the top 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, as listed by the Alzheimer’s Association. You should consult your doctor if you observe any of these symptoms in you or a loved one.
1. Memory loss can disrupt your daily life
Memory loss is a common sign of Alzheimer’s disease. This includes forgetting recently learned information. Other symptoms include memory loss, including forgetting important dates and events; repeating the same information over and again; using memory aides such as electronic reminders or electronic devices or family members to help with things they were able to do on their own.
2. Problem-solving and planning challenges
People may have difficulty following a plan, or working with numbers. They might have difficulty following a routine or keeping track of their monthly bills. They might have trouble concentrating or take longer to complete tasks than before.
3. It is difficult to complete familiar tasks at work, at home, or at leisure.
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory loss can make it difficult for people with Alzheimer’s to do everyday tasks. People may find it difficult to drive to familiar places, manage a budget at work, remember the rules of a favorite sport, or even remember where they are going.
4. Confusion about time and place
Alzheimer’s patients can lose track of dates, seasons, and the passing of time. If something isn’t happening right away, they may have difficulty understanding it. They may sometimes forget where they are and how they got there.
5. Have trouble understanding spatial relationships and visual images
Vision problems can be a sign that someone has Alzheimer’s. Some people may have trouble reading, judging distance, and determining color and contrast. They may think they are seeing someone else in a mirror. They might not be aware they are the mirror’s subject.
6. Word problems in writing or speech:
Some people with Alzheimer’s have difficulty following along or joining in conversations. Sometimes, they might stop mid-sentence and not know how to go on. Memory loss can cause memory problems. Your loved one might have trouble finding the right word, or use the wrong name for things (e.g. calling a watch a “hand-clock”)
7. Losing track of steps and misplacing items
Alzheimer’s patients may place things in strange places. They might lose items and may not be able to locate them again. They may also accuse others of theft if their memory is impaired and they are unable to locate the item. This could happen more often over time.
8. Poor or decreased judgment
People suffering from Alzheimer’s might experience changes in their judgment and decision-making. They may have poor judgment when it comes to money and gives large amounts of money to telemarketers. They might not pay as much attention to their hygiene or grooming.
9. Retirement from work or other social activities
Alzheimer’s patients may begin to withdraw from social activities, hobbies, and work projects. It is possible that they have difficulty keeping up with their favorite team or remembering how they did it. Because of these changes, they may avoid socializing it.
10. Changes in mood or personality
People with Alzheimer’s may experience changes in their moods and personalities. People with Alzheimer’s can feel confused, anxious, scared, depressed, afraid, or anxious. They can become easily upset at work, at home, with friends, and in other places that are not their normal comfort zone.
Individuals may experience one or more signs at different levels. Talk to your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.
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