What Are The Early Signs Of Alzheimer's Disease?

With a globally coordinated awareness Day and Month, it has become easier to involve governments and law-makers around the world to reflect on the seriousness of the disease, and accordingly, work towards the goal of strengthening healthcare systems in order to facilitate the demographic most susceptible to the disease.

What are the Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease?

While mild forgetfulness might not be a cause for worry, one must remember that severe memory loss begins with this otherwise “simple” problem. Medical experts insist on regular check-ups even if a person might be experiencing only possible signs of Alzheimer’s. This is because, by the time most diagnoses are carried out, irreparable damage brain damage has already taken place. Therefore, one must be aware of the early signs of Alzheimer’s in order to protect themselves and keep their loved ones safe. Common symptoms of Alzheimer’s are:

• Difficulty in Remembering Things

Short-term memory is generally affected in the case of Alzheimer’s, and this may lead to more severe memory loss issues in the future. If you experience increasing difficulty in remembering appointment schedules or names of new friends or acquaintances, you might want to go for a check-up before it’s too late.

• Problems with Ordinary Chores

When daily activities like getting dressed, using the toaster, etc. become difficult because one cannot remember how they function, it is possible that Alzheimer’s is already starting to show its effects.

• Difficulty in Organizing and Expressing Thoughts

One might struggle with language when Alzheimer’s has set in. Vocabulary becomes an ordeal, and the affected person might find themselves describing something because they cannot find the right word for what they’re trying to convey.

• Losing Vision

As simple as being unable to read, vision loss may occur with the progression of Alzheimer’s. This will also cause difficulty in determining colour or judging distance.

• Mood Changes

The aforementioned symptoms may result in triggering personality changes and mood swings, leading to depression, anxiety, confusion, etc.

• Losing Sense of Time and Place

People with Alzheimer’s find it difficult to keep track of time or forget how they arrived at a place. This makes them especially vulnerable to accidents.

Even simple forgetfulness shouldn’t be ignored if it persists for long. You must consult a doctor while there’s still time.