September is World Alzheimer’s Month — Do you know the signs?
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10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s
Article by the Alzheimer’s Association via alz.org.
The Alzheimer’s Association and other organizations dedicated to fighting the disease are encouraging people to “Go Purple” in September, which is world Alzheimer’s Month.We’re passing along some of the signs and symptoms of the disease to raise awareness. Just like with any disease or illness, it is important to educate yourself about Alzheimer’s so you are able to recognize the signs and symptoms in yourself or a loved one.
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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.
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Memory loss that disrupts daily life | ![]() |
![]() What’s a typical age-related change?
Sometimes forgetting names or appointments, but remembering them later. |
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Challenges in planning or solving problems | ![]() |
![]() What’s a typical age-related change? Making occasional errors when balancing a checkbook |
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Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure | ![]() |
![]() What’s a typical age-related change?
Occasionally needing help to use the settings on a microwave or to record a television show. |
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Confusion with time or place | ![]() |
![]() What’s a typical age-related change?
Getting confused about the day of the week but figuring it out later. |
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Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships | ![]() |
![]() What’s a typical age-related change? Vision changes related to cataracts. |
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New problems with words in speaking or writing | ![]() |
![]() What’s a typical age-related change?
Sometimes having trouble finding the right word. |
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Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps | ![]() |
![]() What’s a typical age-related change?
Misplacing things from time to time and retracing steps to find them. |
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Decreased or poor judgment | ![]() |
![]() What’s a typical age-related change?
Making a bad decision once in a while. |
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Withdrawal from work or social activities | ![]() |
![]() What’s a typical age-related change?
Sometimes feeling weary of work, family and social obligations. |
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Changes in mood and personality | ![]() |
![]() What’s a typical age-related change?
Developing very specific ways of doing things and becoming irritable when a routine is disrupted. |