Symptoms

As we age, we experience changes in memory and thinking. Recognizing common symptoms of Alzheimer's disease can be difficult, and too often attributed to “normal aging” and stress. The accurate Alzheimer’s diagnosis is a process of elimination. After comprehensive medical testing and examination, other causes are eliminated. There is no single test that can diagnose Alzheimer's, and it can take many years for symptoms of the disease to appear. In fact, underlying changes in the brain start occurring 12-15 years before any symptoms are present.

Some common symptoms are:

Misplacing things more often

Difficulty concentrating

Trouble recalling words or names in conversation

Difficulty performing familiar tasks

Becoming more forgetful

Getting lost while walking or driving

Repeating questions over and over again

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