Detect the Early Onset of Alzheimer’s
As Alzheimer’s disease becomes an epidemic, it is important to be aware of the warning signs. Veritas Seniors Concierge wants to help families detect the early onset of Alzheimer’s. Oftentimes, family members are the first to notice changes in their loved ones and it is crucial to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Early diagnosis can lead to better treatment options and improve the quality of life for those living with Alzheimer’s. Here are some warning signs that you or a loved one may be experiencing early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.
Memory Loss
This is one of the most commonly recognized symptoms of Alzheimer’s, especially in the early stages. The patient usually has trouble remembering recently learned information, like dates and events. They will often ask the same questions and depend on notes, family members, and memory aids to help them complete tasks they once could manage independently.
Challenges in Planning or Solving Problems
The individual may start to have a more challenging time following a set plan or working with numbers; they may lose their ability to follow a simple recipe or keep track of their finances. In addition, their ability to concentrate is affected, and it will take them longer to complete tasks than they used to.
Difficulty completing familiar tasks
People with Alzheimer’s struggle with completing daily tasks. They can not drive to familiar locations, remember rules to games, or complete regular duties at work.
Confusion with Time or Place
People with Alzheimer’s experience trouble keeping track of dates, seasons, and the passing of time. They also tend to forget where they are and how they got there at times and struggle with understanding something if it isn’t happening in the current moment.
Trouble Understanding Visual and Spatial Images
Visual problems can also be a symptom of Alzheimer’s, and they can struggle with reading, judging distance, and determining colour or contrast, creating difficulty when driving.
New Problems with Words in Speaking or Writing
Alzheimer’s can cause people to have issues with joining or following a conversation. It is common for them to stop in the middle of speaking to repeat themselves or have no idea how to continue. They may also have new issues with vocabulary and begin to call things by the wrong name.
Misplacing Things
Misplacing things and putting them in unusual places is another common symptom of Alzheimer’s. As a result, they may struggle with tracing their steps and can start to accuse others of stealing from them.
Decreased or Poor Judgment
People with Alzheimer’s can start showing poor judgment skills, like giving telemarketers a large amount of money. They also begin to pay less attention to grooming and keeping themselves clean.
Withdrawal from Work/Social Activities
Alzheimer’s can cause people to withdraw from work projects or social activities they once enjoyed. They can start to experience difficulty keeping up with a favorite sports team or completing a familiar hobby due to the changes they are experiencing.
Changes in Mood/Personality
People with Alzheimer’s can experience a change in mood and personality. Being out of their comfort zone can make them confused, suspicious, depressed, fearful or anxious. They can start to get easily upset at home or in the company of friends.
The loved ones of those affected by the disease can also experience emotional difficulty as they watch someone they once cared deeply for slowly slip away and become an entirely different person. Providing care to their loved ones can also cause them to experience caregiver burden and consume a large portion of their lives due to the guilt and sense of responsibility they feel regarding their sick friend or family member.
10 Warning Signs and Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease.
