These are the main signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease:
Memory loss that disrupts daily life: Memory loss is the most important and common symptom of Alzheimer’s. The patient tends to forget newly learned information and will always be asking for the same thing over and over again. Here are some memory leak scenarios:
- Unable to identify your children, neighbors, siblings
- Forgetting the routes they travel every day
- Misplace things or put things in unusual places
- Confused about their own hobbies
Inability to solve problems: Sudden changes in one’s ability to concentrate. They took longer than usual to complete family tasks and struggled with the monthly budget, which they often planned easily.
confusing words and language: Alzheimer’s patients may have trouble following or joining a conversation. They often fall silent in between, having run out of ideas to continue. Referencing items with the wrong name and struggling to find the correct word.
Confusion about time or place: They come to lose track of the date, time and even their own direction. Sometimes they forget where they are and how they got there.
Problems recognizing colors and people: Patients suffering from this chronic neurodegenerative disorder have a problem with vision: identifying colors and contrasts is quite a challenge.
constant mood swings: Moods change according to the situation in which Alzheimer’s patients find themselves. This can make them feel depressed, confused, upset and mistrustful as it pushes them out of their comfort zone.
Some people often mistake these symptoms for age-related changes and mood swings. If you notice any of the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, it’s best to get it diagnosed early.
Alzheimer’s stages: This disease usually progresses in three stages:
- Early-Mild
- Moderate-Medium
- Severe-Late
Mild Alzheimer’s disease: Since this is the first and earliest stage of Alzheimer’s disease, a patient may have the ability to function independently. Even so, that person will have problems with memory lapses, such as forgetting some words, the address of her office or home.
Medium stage (moderate): This stage will not allow people to function independently. Although they remember significant details of their lives, they cannot survive without help, especially when they are away from home.
Severe Alzheimer’s disease (late stage): This is the most severe stage and requires 24-hour assistance for those affected. Although they can pronounce words and phrases, it would be difficult for them to participate in a conversation. Since that person is under an enormous amount of stress, that person’s personality changes greatly.
All the stages and symptoms mentioned here are not opinions of professional doctors. We are sharing personal experiences and things we already knew about Alzheimer’s.
