Alzheimer's Symptoms Made Simple

By Juliane Anders


While aging gracefully can result in a loss and concentration and difficult recalling where one has left certain items, it may be a sign of a much greater problem. Alzheimer's disease can affect a person's daily life and the life of their loved ones negatively, and it is important to recognize the signs of this illness in order to better treat it. Alzheimer's requires treatment early on by a medical professional, and it is important to recognize the warning signs that it may be time to visit a doctor.

Senior moments are a common fact of life as we age; however, if one has problem with basic tasks and ends up missing important appointments, it may be a symptom of Alzheimer's disease. The behavioral signs vary depending on whether one lives a passive or active lifestyle, with the latter being easier to identify, as Alzheimer's will slowly cause a loss of social function.

Unusual dress can be an obvious sign of Alzheimer's disease where one may wear improper clothing for the season, such as a winter coat during a summer day.

Showers can be dangerous for this reason, and one may sit for hours in a cold bathtub and obtain hypothermia.

Persons suffering from Alzheimer's disease may also show signs of the illness by forgetting to pay their bills. In addition, these individuals may make irrational purchasing decisions and have a lack of self control regarding their finances.

A common sign in moderate Alzheimer's disease is listlessness, which can result in an individual showing a lack of interest in life. They may sleep in for hours past their usual waking time or participate in non-demanding activities such as listening to a radio show or static for hours at a time.

Memory loss also becomes a problem with Alzheimer's disease, where an individual forgets places, events, or people more frequently as time progresses. In moderate to severe Alzheimer's, individuals may end up in a place and not remember where they are and how they got there.

With so many signs of Alzheimer's disease, it can be difficult to make sure that your loved one has the disorder. Since recognizing the symptoms of Alzheimer's is a subjective process, it is important to spot problem behaviors and realize that they may be a sign of a greater problem. Early detection is critical to a proper treatment plan, so one should set up a doctor's appointment without delay if they are concerned.

About the Author:
Juliane Anders offers more ways to identify the signs of Alzheimer's at his site,Identify Alzheimer's.

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