Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia cause a slow decline in memory and reasoning skills. If you notice any of these symptoms in a loved one, please see a physician.

The 10 Warning Signs
1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life.
Example: Asking for the same information over and over.

2. Challenges in planning or solving problems.
Example: Trouble keeping track of bills.

3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks.
Example: Can’t remember the rules of a favorite game.

4. Confusion with time or place.
Example: Forgetting where they are or how they got there.

5. Trouble understanding visual interests or spatial relationships.
Example: Difficulty reading or judging distances.

6. New problems in speaking or writing words.
Example: Suddenly stops speaking in the middle of a conversation.

7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps.
Example: Placing things in unusual locations.

8. Decreased or poor judgment.
Example: Less attention to grooming and hygiene.

9. Withdrawal from work or social activities.
Example: Little or no interest in a favorite hobby.

10. Changes in mood or personality.
Example:Increasingly confused, anxious, suspicious or depressed.

Source: Alzheimer’s Association

For more information about Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, go to mainstreethospital.com and click on the Alzheimer’s link on our home page.