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5. Poor or decreased judgment
Those with Alzheimer's may dress
inappropriately, wearing several layers on a
warm day, or little clothing in the cold. They
may show poor judgment about money, like
giving away large sums to telemarketers.
6. Problems with abstract thinking
Someone with Alzheimer's disease may have
unusual difficulty performing complex mental
tasks, like forgetting what numbers are and
how they should be used.
7. Misplacing things
A person with Alzheimer's disease may put
things in unusual places: an iron in the freezer
or a wristwatch in the sugar bowl.
8. Changes in mood or behavior
Someone with Alzheimer's disease may show
rapid mood swings - from calm to tears to
anger - for no apparent reason.
9. Changes in personality
The personalities of people with dementia can
change dramatically. They may become
extremely confused, suspicious, fearful, or
dependant on a family member.
10. Loss of initiative
A person with Alzheimer's disease may
become very passive, sitting in front of the TV
for hours, sleeping more than usual or not
wanting to do usual activities.
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10 Warning Signs of
Alzheimer's Disease
1. Memory loss
Forgetting recently learned information is one
of the most common early signs of dementia.
A person begins to forget more often and is
unable to recall the information later.
2. Difficulty performing familiar tasks
People with dementia often find it hard to plan
or complete everyday tasks. Individuals may
lose track of the steps to prepare a meal,
place a telephone call or play a game.
3. Problems with language
People with Alzheimer's disease often forget
simple words or substitute unusual words,
making their speech or writing hard to
understand.
4. Disorientation to time & place
People with Alzheimer's disease can become
lost in their own neighborhoods, forget where
they are and how they got there, and not
know how to get back home.
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Phone: (708) 469-7117
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