Alzheimer's disease and the Early Symptoms of Alzheimer's

Alzheimer ’s disease is a brain disorder that destroys short term memory and thinking skills.Over time the disease robs the person living with dementia to perform simple tasks living dressing and bathing. These are tasks that we take for granted.The following are 10 symptoms of Alzheimer's diseaseLoss of short term memoryPlacing belongings in odd places and difficulty finding things. This often includes things of value like a wallet, purse, or jewelry.Difficulty finding finding the right word to say.Often show uncharacteristic behaviors that seem out of characterLapses in judgementDifficulty handling money and the checkbookDisorientation in both familiar, and more often, in unfamiliar placesSometime become withdrawn and often want to avoid social setting likes birthdays and holidaysDifficulty performing routine tasks, or become very slow at doing things like dressing themselvesOften become irritable, confused, and angry or mean when they become confused.You might find this information of value.The Best Way to Find Solutions to the Problems that Caregivers Face Each DayHow to Understand the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer's DiseaseAlzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet | National Institute on AgingI am an Alzheimer's Caregiver is a companion site of the Alzheimer's Reading Room

Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver - October 10, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Alzheimer's Reading Room Source Type: blogs