Alzheimer’s Disease: 10 Alzheimer's Warning Signs to Help Ensure Early Detection & Diagnosis Diseases/Disorders
The Alzheimer’s Association is committed to raising awareness of this fatal brain disease and its warning signs in diverse populations during Black History Month and year round. According to the Alzheimer’s Association 2016 Facts and Figures report, African-Americans are about twice as likely to have Alzheimer's disease, or another dementia, than whites, but less likely to have a diagnosis.
Many people dismiss the warning signs of Alzheimer's, believing that they are merely a part of typical aging. While there are currently no treatments to stop or even slow the progression of Alzheimer’s, early detection and diagnosis can allow for earlier use of available treatments that may provide some relief of symptoms and help maintain independence longer. Here are 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s:
- Memory loss that disrupts daily life.
- Challenges in planning or solving problems.
- Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure.
- Confusion with time or place.
- Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships.
- New problems with words in speaking or writing.
- Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps.
- Decreased or poor judgment.
- Withdrawal from work or social activities.
- Changes in mood and personality.
For more information, call the Alzheimer’s Association toll-free, 24/7 helpline at 800-272-3900 or visit alz.org.
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