Wednesday, February 9, 2011

The three stages of Alzheimer's Disease

                                                 Mild, the beginning stage
     Mild Alzheimer's Disease is the beginning stage.  People with mild alzheimer's disease often seem healthy, but they are actually having trouble making sense of the world around them.  It takes time for an observer (someone that is around or knows the Alzheimer's victum better than anyone else) to realize that something is wrong because the initial symptoms are often confused with the changes that take place in normal aging.  Symptoms and early signs of Alzheimer's Disease may include:
          *  Difficulty learning and remembering new information.
          
           *  Difficulty managing finances, planning meals, and taking medications on schedule.

           *  Depression symptoms/ sadness, decreased interest in usual activities, and loss of
               energy.

           *  Difficulty with some activities such as, driving a automobile.

            *  Gets lost in familiar places.

     Memory loss that disrupts daily life is not typical part of aging.  It maybe a symptom of alzheimer's, a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills.  Every individual may experience  one or more of these signs in different degrees.  If you notice any of them please see a doctor.