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“7 Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease that you should know.”
Here are the medically recognized early warning signs (based on major neurology and Alzheimer’s organizations):
🧠 7 Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
1️⃣ Memory loss that disrupts daily life
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Repeatedly asking the same questions
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Forgetting recently learned information
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Relying heavily on notes or family for things they used to manage independently
👉 Occasional forgetfulness (like misplacing keys) is normal. Repeated patterns are more concerning.
2️⃣ Difficulty planning or solving problems
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Trouble following a familiar recipe
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Difficulty managing bills or balancing a checkbook
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Taking much longer to complete familiar tasks
3️⃣ Trouble completing familiar tasks
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Getting confused while driving a well-known route
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Difficulty using household appliances
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Trouble remembering rules of a favorite game
4️⃣ Confusion with time or place
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Losing track of dates or seasons
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Not knowing where they are or how they got there
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Difficulty understanding something that isn’t happening immediately
5️⃣ Problems with words in speaking or writing
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Struggling to find the right word
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Calling things by the wrong name
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Stopping mid-sentence and not knowing how to continue
6️⃣ Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps
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Putting items in unusual places (e.g., keys in the freezer)
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Accusing others of stealing because they can’t find items
7️⃣ Changes in mood, personality, or judgment
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Increased irritability or suspicion
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Withdrawal from social activities
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Poor decision-making (especially financial decisions)
⚖️ Important Distinction
Normal aging:
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Occasionally forgetting names but remembering later
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Missing an appointment once in a while
Possible early Alzheimer’s:
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Forgetting recently learned information consistently
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Noticeable decline compared to previous ability
🚨 When to See a Doctor
If symptoms:
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Are new and progressive
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Interfere with work, finances, or safety
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Are noticed by family members
Early evaluation is important because:
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Some memory problems are reversible (thyroid issues, B12 deficiency, depression, medication side effects).
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Early treatment can slow progression.
If you’d like, I can also explain:
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How Alzheimer’s differs from normal aging
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Early symptoms that are often missed
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Risk factors you can modify
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Or what testing typically involves