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Warning Signs Of Alzheimer’s: The occasion of World Alzheimer’s Day is observed on September 21 annually to raise awareness about this brain disorder and improve the lives of those affected by this disease. The theme for World Alzheimer’s Day 2023 is "Never Too Early Never Too Late” which focuses on the importance of early detection, diagnosis and prevention of this neurological disease.

What Is Alzheimer’s?

According to Mayo Clinic, it is a brain disorder that gets worse over time. It's characterised by changes in the brain that lead to deposits of certain proteins. Alzheimer's disease causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to eventually die. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, a gradual decline in memory, thinking, behaviour and social skills. These changes affect a person's ability to function.

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Warning Signs Of Alzheimer’s

1. Memory Loss

One of the most common signs of Alzheimer's is memory loss. The Mayo Clinic states that the memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease persists and gets worse. Over time, memory loss affects the ability to function at work or home. The person suffering from Alzheimer's may repeat statements and questions over and over, forget conversations, appointments or events, misplace items, often putting them in places that don't make sense and get lost in places they used to know well.

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2. Changes In Personality And Behaviour

Alzheimer’s is a brain disorder that has adverse effects on the mood and behaviours of an individual. It may lead to depression, loss of interest in activities, social withdrawal, mood swings, distrust in others, anger or aggression, changes in sleeping habits, wandering and loss of inhibitions.

3. Changes In Problem Solving

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, some people living with changes in their memory due to Alzheimer's or other dementia may experience changes in their ability to develop and follow a plan or work with numbers. They may have trouble following a familiar recipe or keeping track of monthly bills. They may have difficulty concentrating and take much longer to do things than they did before.

4. Difficulty In Speech

People with Alzheimer’s can develop trouble in following directions and difficulty speaking. They may fable or stop speaking even if they want to speak that word. They may begin to struggle with vocabulary and forming sentences.

Alzheimer's is one of the most common brain disorder (Image Credits: Canva)

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5. Making Decisions

The Mayo Clinic states that Alzheimer's disease causes a decline in the ability to make sensible decisions and judgments in everyday situations. It may become harder for someone to respond to everyday problems.

 

(Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.)