ALZHEIMER’S is a devastating fatal disease…….
The earlier you recognize the symptoms, the better the chances of prolonging the lives of your loved ones. There are aggressive research, advanced treatments, and medications available currently, but there is no cure to date of this terrible and fatal disease.
This 4-minute video by the National Institutes of Health (aired by PBS & KPBS-San Diego on Sep 12, 2011) shows the intricate mechanisms involved in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in the brain.
If you or someone you know is experiencing any of the signs, please see a doctor. Early diagnosis gives you a chance to seek better treatment and plan for the future.
“Memory loss that disrupts daily life is not a typical part of aging. It may be a symptom of Alzheimer’s, a fatal brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. Every individual may experience one or more of these signs in different degrees. If you notice any of them, please see a doctor. Learn how Alzheimer’s affects the brain and take the Brain Tour.”
The Alzheimer’s Association is rich with information pertaining to this dreadful disease.
Learn more about these 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s provided by the Alzheimer’s Association.
(1) Memory loss that disrupts daily life
(2) Challenges in planning or solving problems
(3) Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure.
(4) Confusion with time or place
(5) Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships
(6) New problems with words in speaking or writing
(7) Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps
(8) Decreased or poor judgment
(9) Withdrawal from work or social activities
(10) Changes in mood and personality

