Symptoms Of Alzheimer's Disease

The first symptom of Alzheimer's disease, you may notice a slight increase forgetfulness and confusion. Over time, the disease has an increasing impact on memory, the ability to speak and write coherently, and your opinion, and problem-solving. If you have Alzheimer's disease, could be the first to notice that you have trouble remembering things and unusual organize your thoughts. Or maybe they do not realize that something is wrong, even if the changes are obvious in your family, close friends and colleagues.

Brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease leads to increasing problems with:

Memory

Everyone has occasional memory lapses. And 'normal to lose what you put your keys or forgetting the name of an acquaintance. But the memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease will continue and get worse. With Alzheimer's may:

Repeat statements and questions over and over again

Forget, meetings or events, debates, and not remember them later

Regularly losing possessions, often at illogical places

Finally, forget the names of family members and everyday objects

Disorientation and misinterpret the spatial relationships

People with Alzheimer's disease may lose their sense of what day it is, the season, where they are, or even your current living situation. Alzheimer's may also alter the ability of your brain to interpret what you see, it is difficult to understand their environment. Finally, these problems can lead to lost in familiar places.

Speak and write

Those with Alzheimer's may have difficulty finding the right words to identify objects, express emotions, or to participate in the discussions. Over time, the ability to read and write also decreases.

Thinking and reasoning

Alzheimer's disease causes difficulty concentrating and thinking, particularly on abstract concepts like numbers. Many people find it difficult to manage their finances, balance their checkbook and keep track of invoices and pay on time. These difficulties can develop into a failure to recognize and manipulate the numbers.

Judgements and decisions

Respond effectively to everyday problems such as food burning in the oven or unexpected driving situations, is increasingly difficult.

Planning and carrying out household tasks

Once the routine tasks that require sequential steps, such as planning and cooking a meal or a favorite game became a struggle with the progression of the disease. Eventually, people in advanced Alzheimer's may forget how to perform basic operations such as dressing and bathing.

Changes in personality and behavior

Brain changes that occur in Alzheimer's disease can affect the way you act and feel. People with Alzheimer's may experience:

Depression

Anxiety

Social withdrawal

Mood swings

Mistrust of others

Increased persistence

Irritability and aggressiveness

Changes in sleep patterns

Wandering