FACTS: Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative disease of the brain. Its causes are unknown, and there currently is no cure. To help you know what warning signs to look for, the Alzheimer's Association has developed a checklist of common symptoms of Alzheimer's disease(some of the symptoms may apply to other dementing illnesses). Review the following list and make a check mark next to symptoms that seem to be a matter of concern to you. If, when you've completed the list, you have several check marks, you should make an appointment with a physician for a complete examination of the individual with the symptoms.

1. RECENT MEMORY LOSS AFFECTS JOB SKILLS





2. DIFFICULTY PERFORMING FAMILIAR TASKS





3. PROBLEMS WITH LANGUAGE





4. DISORIENTATION OF TIME AND PLACE





5. POOR OR DECREASED JUDGMENT





6. PROBLEMS WITH ABSTRACT THINKING





7. MISPLACING THINGS





8. CHANGES IN MOOD OR BEHAVIOR





9. CHANGES IN PERSONALITY





10. LOSS OF INITIATIVE

For more imformation please contact the Alzheimer's Association helpline at 248-351-0280, 800-337-3827, TTY 877-204-6924