Alzheimer's Disease
Read about the most common form of Dementia!
Signs That YOU Have Alzheimer's:
Repetition- may repeat stories, sometimes word for word. They may keep asking the same questions, no matter how many times they're answered.
Language problems- profound problems remembering just basic words. Their way of speaking may become contorted and hard to follow.
Personality changes- sudden mood swings, they might become emotional - upset or angry - for no particular reason. They might become withdrawn or stop doing things they usually enjoy. They could become uncharacteristically suspicious of family members -- or trusting of telemarketers.
Disorientation and confusion- may get lost in places they know very well, like their own neighborhoods. They may have trouble completing basic and familiar tasks, like cooking dinner or shaving.
Lack of hygiene-People who have dressed smartly every day of their lives might start wearing stained clothing or stop bathing.
Odd behavior-prone to placing objects in odd and wholly inappropriate places, they might put a toothbrush in the fridge or milk in the cabinet under the sink.