10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease

Do you want to learn more about Alzheimer's? See alz.org

How much do you know about Alzheimer's? One in three seniors die with Alzheimer's or dementia related disease, though you can actually have it as young as age 30 to 40 years old.  There is no cure, it is always fatal, and it appears to be something that people inherit, though there may be a link between people with brain trauma and the onset of Alzheimer's. There also may be a link to heart health. In Alzheimer's the brain shrinks and loss of functioning occurs during the final stage which can last a few weeks or a few years, depending.

10 warning signs of Alzheimer's: (make an appointment with a doctor if these symptoms occur)

1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life
2. Challenges in planning or solving problems
3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure
4. Confusion with time or place
5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships
6. New problems with words in speaking or writing
7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps
8. Decreased or poor judgment
9. Withdrawal from work or social activities
10. Changes in mood and personality

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