Senior caregivers know the difficulties of caring for someone with memory loss. But sometimes when you see someone daily, you do not as easily notice some of the early warning signs for memory loss in the form of Alzheimer’s Disease. The Alzheimer’s Association has been promoting their new “Know the 10 Signs” for early detection and early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease.
These 10 signs include:
1) Memory changes that disrupt 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
As soon as you notice signs of memory loss, it is a good time to make sure the senior has an estate plan in place and to understand the ways to pay for senior care as many years of caregiving are often necessary for those living with memory loss.
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