10 Common Signs of Alzheimer’s

by Calyn Ehid
As seniors age, mild forgetfulness might be a reoccurring experience in their daily lives. Although it might not be worsening the quality of their life, in some cases it can worsen and start to become a hindrance. If you start to notice this becoming a problem and interfering with how they conduct their lives, this might be an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease.The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that over 5 million people in the US suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. While this disease is known to affect people over 65 years, studies show that at least 5% of people suffer from Alzheimer's in their early years such as in their 40s.10 Common Signs of Alzheimer’sAlzheimer’s disease is the most popular form of dementia. Dementia is a term that describes the loss of mental abilities or memory functions that interfere with one’s life. The only way to know if you or your loved one has Alzheimer’s is to get a diagnosis from a physician. Although the number of signs may vary from one person to another, it’s essential to know the early signs. It is always best to get diagnosed from a licensed physician because you might think you are being forgetful and mixing things up but in reality, you don’t have Alzheimer’s, you just need to pay attention more.Let’s explore the 10 most common signs of Alzheimer’s.

Forgetfulness

One of the common signs of Alzheimer’s is forgetfulness. An individual with Alzheimer’s will ask for the same information over and over. Also, they’ll have trouble remembering important events or dates and will need to rely on family members for things they could easily handle on their own. Certain daily tasks that they have been performing for years and years might now get put aside or forgotten. Even simple tasks such as washing your face or eating a meal might be forgotten. Forgetting things might not seem like a very serious sign, but when you are used to living a certain quality of life for s0 long, forgetting important things can really mess with your mindset.Next