The Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

Are you wondering if your loved one may be showing signs of dementia? If detected early, treatments and medications can slow down the effects of Alzheimer’s. It’ll also help you make plans, such as legal, their own care, and living arrangements, before your loved one may not be able to. Here are 10 signs that might point to needing a test for Alzheimer’s.

 1. Memory loss is problematic. This isn’t to be confused with forgetfulness, like temporarily forgetting a word. If your loved one is frequently asking the same questions within minutes, however, could raise a concern.

2. Difficulty with planning and problem solving. Have you noticed that concentration and planning has become harder for your loved one?

3. Basic tasks are difficult to complete. No need to be worried if these are tasks she or he isn’t familiar with. But something that your parents have done multiple times has now become daunting.

4. Diminished sense of time and place. Having to pause to recall the day of the week happens with age, but is he or she forgetting where they are or what happened on the way?

5. Problem with vision and distance. If your relative’s driving ability is impaired, it’s a good idea to get an early diagnosis for their safety.

 6. Struggling for words. Your loved one may need to be evaluated if there is a struggle to understand following along in a conversation.

7. Misplacing things. Is one of your parents accusing you of taking things or can’t retrace their steps to find whatever they’re looking for?

8. Poor judgment and self-care. Someone who has always been well-groomed begins forgetting to shower could be one example that should alert you to get a doctor’s opinion.

9. Withdrawal. Another potential symptom of dementia is refusing to do new things or declines invitations constantly. 

10. Moodiness. People who have Alzheimer’s can sometimes become confused easily, depressed, anxious, or even suspicious.

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 Do you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s? What were some of the signs you detected? Comment below.