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Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that impacts a person’s independence in everyday activities. How can you tell if someone is “just aging” or if they have Alzheimer’s? Here are 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease:
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Memory loss that disrupts daily life
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Challenges in planning or solving problems
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Difficulty completing familiar tasks
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Confusion with time or place
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Trouble understanding visual images
- Changes in mood and personality
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- New problems with words in speaking or writing
- Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps
- Decreased or poor judgement
- Withdrawal from work/social activities
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While there is no single cause of Alzheimer’s, risk factors include age, gender, family history, genetics, and lifestyle. To talk to someone about risk factors for you or a loved one, schedule an appointment with a doctor. To learn more about this disease that affects more than 6 million Americans, visit www.alz.org.
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