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Are you seeing the signs of Alzheimer’s Disease?
As people age, they can become forgetful. But sometimes, such symptoms can be a sign of something more serious.
The symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease can be confused with changes of aging. However, it’s important to remember that Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging process.
That’s why early diagnosis offers the best chances for treatment that can help slow the progression of symptoms. What’s more, these treatments may help those with Alzheimer’s disease improve their ability to think clearly and perform everyday activities.
Recognizing the signs of Alzheimer’s disease
| Symptoms |
Signs |
| Memory Loss |
Forgets names of close family members |
| Difficulty performing familiar tasks |
Unable to plan a meal or write a check |
| Problems with language |
Forgets names of common objects like dog, cup, fork, penny |
| Disorientation to time and place |
Can’t remember the day, year, or season or the city or state in which he/she lives |
| Poor or decreased judgment |
Dresses for summer on a winter day |
| Problems with abstract thinking |
Unable to do simple addition |
| Misplacing things |
Puts keys in the refrigerator |
| Changes in mood, behavior, or personality |
An easygoing person suddenly becomes angry or suspicious |
| Loss of initiative |
Suddenly stops doing a favorite hobby |
| Untidy appearance |
Suddenly stops doing a favorite hobby |
If the signs and symptoms are noticed – take the person to the doctor!
If the diagnosis is Alzheimer’s disease you’re not alone - Approximately 4.5 million people in the US have Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer's Disease
Is a progressive disease affecting the brain’s nerve cells. The disease progress at different rates in individuals. One a person is diagnosed the disease continues for the rest of the person’s life. Fortunately there are medications the physician can prescribe to slow the progress of the disease.
One treatment has begun it is working if:
- There is improvement;
- There is not change in symptoms;
- Symptoms worsen more slowly.
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