Symptoms of Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's disease has been in the news a lot these days.   Recently there has been an increase in the number of commercials advertising medications that can help with the disease process.  Even HBO had some success with its documentary, the "Alzheimer's Project".  We've seen an increase in people inquiring about the symptoms of the disease process.

"When do I become concerned if I am forgetting things?

"How do I know if I have Alzheimer's?"

Here are a few symptoms to look for:

• Loss of procedural memory.  Forgetting how to do routine tasks that have been second nature .

• Misplacing items:  Not recalling where you placed an item or finding it in a very strange place.  For example, putting your keys in the freezer.

• Difficulty finding words:  Having trouble finding the right words or understanding common words that you once understood.

• Difficulty with judgment or drawing conclusions.

• Changes in personality:  You begin to experience mood changes or loss of initiative.

If you believe you are experiencing memory impairment, it is time to see a doctor.  People over the age of 65 should consider annual memory exams, especially if there is a family history of Alzheimer's or other related dementias.  In some cases, dementia can be reversed. 

For more information, please contact us at 317-218-5111 or www.behomelivelife.com