The Earliest Signs of Alzheimer’s Everyone Over 50 Should Know
Alzheimer’s—the
most common type of dementia—affects millions of Americans. According
to a recent study published in the Alzheimer’s Association’s journal
Alzheimer’s and Dementia, as many as 5 million Americans were living
with the disease in 2014. Unfortunately, since most Alzheimer’s patients
are diagnosed after 60 years old, many of its early signs seem like
normal age-related issues at first, according to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC). But, if left untreated, the condition’s
effects extend well beyond occasionally losing keys or forgetting
someone’s name. When it comes to Alzheimer’s, every minute counts—so
read on to discover the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s that everyone over
50 should know. And for more ways to stay mentally fit as you age,
check out these 20 Surprising Habits That Reduce Your Alzheimer’s Risk.
- Forgetting the Names of Friends and Family Members
- Becoming Totally Uninterested in Everything
- Putting Things in Strange Places
- Exhibiting Poor Judgement
- Forgetting the Names of Everyday Objects
- Needing Constant Memory Aids
- Getting Lost in Familiar Places
- Becoming Aggressive
- Becoming Agitated
- Becoming Socially Withdrawn
- Not Being Able to Keep Track of and Pay Bills
- Misplacing Words While Talking
- Experiencing Confusion
- Having a Shortened Attention Span
- Taking Longer to Complete Basic Tasks
- Becoming Suspicious or Distrustful of Others
- Sudden Mood Swings
- Not Being Able to Follow Recipes
- Forgetting Conversations
- Wearing Inappropriate Clothing
- Not Being Able to Play Familiar Games
- Forgetting You've Already Said Something
- Finding It Hard to Make Phone Calls
- Engaging in Impulsive Behavior
- Becoming Unable to Multitask
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Your doctor needs a protocol to prevent that descent into dementia. I don't care that it doesn't exist today. Your doctor needs to do their job and either create or find one that is effective.
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