How do you know if that forgetfulness youve had is an early sign of Alzheimers disease, or just normal aging?
You may forget the occasional name or sometimes have trouble thinking of the right word to use. Maybe you walk into another room and wonder what you were looking for. Is it Alzheimers, aging, or just plain being distracted, doing one thing while youre thinking of another?
There are signs to look out for, signs that tell you its time to get to the specialist and get checked out. Treatments for Alzheimers disease work best in the early stages so its vitally important to get an early diagnosis. An early diagnosis and early treatment can give you more years of normal functioning, and save you and your family tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The Warning Signs
Memory Loss: We all forget things like appointments, names, and phone numbers occasionally, and thats normal. Forgetting freshly learned information more often can be a warning sign though.
Communication Problems: Having trouble finding the right word is not unusual, but the Alzheimers sufferer often forgets simple words and may use unusual words or strange...