Be Healthy Be MoreAlzheimer's Early Warning Signs | Disease Symptoms
Updated: Jan 16, 2022
Knowing the Early Warning Signs Alzheimer’s Disease Symptoms might allow you to give your loved ones a better quality of life for longer life.
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. It’s a great time to use this time to talk about memory and cognition concerns. But if it is not June when you read this, any time is a good time to determine the early warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease symptoms.
Do not be afraid to talk about Alzheimer’s. Early diagnosis can allow you to improve your quality of life for longer with lifestyle or medical intervention. It could help to slow down the disease’s symptoms progression. Early testing might help to determine cognitive changes the result of Alzheimer’s or another condition.
Important warning signs of Alzheimer’s
Perhaps the most common sign of Alzheimer’s is people forget recently learned information.
Other symptoms include:
Forgetting important events or dates
Needing for the same information over and over
Needing to rely on memory aids – reminder notes or electronic devices
Needing help from family members for things that used to be handled by the person
Challenges in planning or solving problems
Many people show the symptom of changes in their ability to follow or develop a plan. Numbers may become more confusing. Little things like following a recipe or even tracking monthly bills can be hard. You may notice your focus on simple tasks may make tasks longer to complete.
Difficulty completing familiar tasks
People may get lost going to known locations
They find managing a budget becoming harder
They may even forget the rules of their favorite game
Confusion with time or locations
Alzheimer’s makes it difficult to track time. People may only understand the now, the circumstances of the immediate time. They may forget or not know where they are or how they got there.
Trouble understanding visual messaging
Visual symbols or meaning are a sign of Alzheimer’s problems. People may have difficulty judging distance, reading, and determining color or contrast.
Problems with speaking or writing words
Conversation following may become challenging. They may lose words in the middle of a conversation or be unable to complete a sentence. They tend to say the same things over and over.
Misplacing things
People with Alzheimer’s may put things in illogical places
They may lose everyday items such as keys, wallet
They may not be unable to retrace their steps to find them again
You may hear an increasing number of thief accusations since they can not find things
Decreased or poor judgment
Dealing with money is a common area for poor judgment. They fall prey to giving large amounts to telemarketers. Their physical appearance may suffer. They can become less aware of cleanliness and tidiness.
Withdrawal from work or social activities
Since people with Alzheimer’s can only remember the immediate, they may not follow sports teams or have problems with their hobby. As they experience more changes, they may want to avoid social situations or interactions.
Changes in mood and personality
You may notice an increase in:
Feelings of confusion
Suspicion and depression
Fearfulness or anxiety
Easily upset at home, work, unfamiliar places, and friends
Alzheimer’s is not just for the elderly
Many people with early-onset have been reported as early as the ’30s. In the United States, it is estimated that approximately 200,000 people have early onset. alz.org
The real question is, can Alzheimer’s be prevented? As if now, there are no clear-cut answers yet. However, promising research is underway.
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