Families With Alzheimers

WARNING SIGNS

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I didn't experience the early warning stage with my grandfather's illness but over these last years have met lots of people newly diagnosed.  We even appeared on the Leeza Gibbons show with a wonderful woman named Maureen and her incredible family.   I have found that whether it is Alzheimer's Disease or not it is critical to talk to your medical professional about any symptoms that begin to appear.  Catching a thing like this early can be the difference between diapers and disco in the future.   Please feel free to e-mail if you have any questions or if you would like to sign up for the buddy program.

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ASK ANNIE Advice for Caregivers & Families

1. Memory Loss That Affects Job Skills      It’s normal to occasionally forget things and remember them later. Those with dementia may forget things more often and not remember them later. 2. Difficulty Performing Familiar Tasks      Busy people can be distracted and forget to serve a part of the dinner but a person  with Alzheimer’s could prepare a meal and not only forget to eat it. 3. Problems With Language      A person with Alzheimer’s disease may have trouble naming common objects or putting words together in conversation. 4. Disorientation Of Time And Place      People with Alzheimer’s disease can become lost on their own street, not knowing where they are, how they got there or how to get back home. 5. Poor Or Decreased Judgment      Busy people wear their slippers to the store but a person with Alzheimer's might wear their pajamas or drink motor oil. 6. Problems With Abstract Thinking      Balancing a checkbook can be confusing for anyone but someone with Alzheimer’s could forget completely what the numbers are and what needs to be done with them. 7. Misplacing Things     A person with Alzheimer’s disease may put things in inappropriate places: an iron in the freezer, or a wristwatch in the sugar bowl. 8. Changes In Mood Or Behavior       Someone with Alzheimer’s disease can exhibit rapid mood swings-from calm tears to anger-for no apparent reason. 9. Changes In Personality      People’s personalities ordinarily change somewhat with age. But a person with Alzheimer’s disease can change drastically, becoming extremely confused, suspicious, or fearful. 10. Loss Of Initiative      A person with Alzheimer's may lose interest in life and not want to do anything.