1. Memory loss that disrupts life:
One of the most common signs of Alzheimer's is memory loss, espically forgetting recently learned information. Others include forgetting important dates or events; asking for the information over and over; relying on the memory aides ( e.g. reminder notes, eletronic devices) or family membors for things they used to handle on their own.
What's a typical age-related change?
Sometimes forgetting names or appointments but remembering them later.
2. Challenges in planning or solving problems:
Some people may experience changes in their ability to develope and follow a plan or work with numbers. THey may have trouble following a familiar recipe or keeping track of monthly bills. They may have difficulity concentrating and take much longer to do things they did before.
What's a typical age-related change?
Making occasional errors when balancing a check book.
One of the most common signs of Alzheimer's is memory loss, espically forgetting recently learned information. Others include forgetting important dates or events; asking for the information over and over; relying on the memory aides ( e.g. reminder notes, eletronic devices) or family membors for things they used to handle on their own.
What's a typical age-related change?
Sometimes forgetting names or appointments but remembering them later.
2. Challenges in planning or solving problems:
Some people may experience changes in their ability to develope and follow a plan or work with numbers. THey may have trouble following a familiar recipe or keeping track of monthly bills. They may have difficulity concentrating and take much longer to do things they did before.
What's a typical age-related change?
Making occasional errors when balancing a check book.
