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   10 warning signs of Alzheimer's   
      
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   10 WARNING SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER'S    
      
   Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer's or   
   another dementia. Alzheimer's is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in   
   memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are 10 warning signs and   
   symptoms. Every individual may    
   experience one or more of these signs in different degrees. If you notice any   
   of them, please see a doctor.    
      
   1    
   MEMORY LOSS THAT DISRUPTS DAILY LIFE    
      
   One of the most commen signs of Alzheimer's is memory loss, especially   
   forgetting recently learned information. Others include forgetting important   
   dates or events; asking for the same information over and over, Increasingly   
   needing to rely on memory    
   aids (e.g. reminder notes or electronic devices) or family members for things   
   they used to handle on their own.    
      
   A Typical Age-Related Change    
      
   Sometimes forgetting names or appointments, but remembering them later.    
      
   2    
   CHALLENGES IN PLANNING OR SOLVING PROBLEMS    
      
   Some people may experience changes in their ability to develop and follow a   
   plan or work with numbers. They may have trouble following a familiar recipe   
   or keeping track of monthly bills. They may have difficulty concentrating and   
   take much longer to do    
   things than they did before.    
      
   A Typical Age-Related Change    
      
   Making occasional errors when balancing a checkbook.    
      
   3    
   DIFFICULTY COMPLETING FAMILIAR TASKS AT HOME, AT WORK OR AT LEISURE    
      
   People with Alzheimer's often find it hard to complete daily tasks. Sometimes,   
   people may have trouble driving to a familiar location, managing a budget at   
   work or remembering the rules of a favorite game.    
      
   A Typical Age-Related Change    
      
   Occasionally needing help to use the settings on a microwave or to 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.    
      
   A Typical Age-Related Change    
      
   Getting confused about the day of the week but figuring it out later.    
      
   5    
   TROUBLE UNDERSTANDING VISUAL IMAGES AND SPATIAL RELATIONSHIPS    
      
   For some people, having vision problems is a sign of Alzheimer's. They may   
   have difficulty reading, judging distance and determining color or contrast,   
   which may cause problems with driving.    
      
   A Typical Age-Related Change    
      
   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 (e.g., calling a "watch" a   
   "hand-clock").    
      
   A Typical Age-Related Change    
      
   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.    
      
   A Typical Age-Related Change    
      
   Misplacing things from time to time and retracing steps to find them.    
      
   8    
   DECREASED OR POOR JUDGMENT    
      
   People with Alzheimer's may experience changes in judgment or decision-making.   
   For example, they may use poor judgment when dealing with money, giving large   
   amounts to telemarketers. They may pay less attention to grooming or keeping   
   themselves clean.    
      
   A Typical Age-Related Change    
      
   Making a bad decision once in a while.    
      
   9    
   WITHDRAWAL FROM WORK OR SOCIAL ACTIVITIES    
      
   A person with Alzheimer's may start to remove themselves from hobbies, social   
   activities, work projects or sports. They may have trouble keeping up with a   
   favorite sports team or remembering how to complete a favorite hobby. They may   
   also avoid being    
   social because of the changes they have experienced.    
      
   A Typical Age-Related Change    
      
   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 can   
   become confused, suspicious, depressed, fearful or anxious. They may be easily   
   upset at home, at work, with friends or in places where they are out of their   
   comfort zone.    
      
   A Typical Age-Related Change    
      
   Developing very specific ways of doing things and becoming irritable when a   
   routine is disrupted.    
   WHAT TO DO IF YOU NOTICE THESE SIGNS    
      
   If you notice any of the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's in yourself or   
   someone you know, don't ignore them. Schedule an appointment with your doctor.    
      
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   WHEN YOU SEE YOUR DOCTOR    
      
   Your doctor will evaluate your overall health and identify any conditions that   
   could affect how well your mind is working. Your doctor may refer you to a   
   specialist such as a:    
      
   Neurologist - specializes in diseases of the brain and nervous system    
      
   Psychiatrist - specializes in disorders that affect mood or the way the mind   
   works    
      
   Psychologist - has special training in testing memory and other mental   
   functions    
      
   Geriatrician - specializes in the care of older adults and Alzheimer's disease    
      
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