10 Signs of Alzheimers

Years ago a dear friend of mine laughingly shared stories about her mother's ongoing memory loss. But (years later) as her mother's condition worsened, my friend became more and more concerned.

In the past we believed memory loss was just a normal part of the aging process; but, in recent years that myth has been exposed. Instead, memory loss can often be linked to a digressing disease called Alzheimer's. I wish my friend and I had known about this disease and its early symptoms.

According to the Alzheimer's Association, there are 10 signs of Alzheimer's .  (If you or a loved one begin to notice any of these symptoms, seek a doctor's medical advice.)


10 Signs of Alzheimer's:

(Information posted from (http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_10_signs_of_alzheimers.asp)

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

For a more in depth description on each of these 10 signs, visit: http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_10_signs_of_alzheimers.asp