By Rick Banas of BMA Management, Ltd.
With someone developing Alzheimer’s every 70 seconds, the disease is fast becoming one of the greatest medical challenges facing Americans today.
Early detection matters, stresses the Alzheimer’s Association.
An early diagnosis gives you the best chance to…
Explore treatment options that may provide some relief of the symptoms and help you maintain your independence longer.
Take part in critical decisions about your care and your living arrangements.
Take care of important financial and legal matters.
Build the right care team and social support network.
Early detection also increases your chances of being able to participate in clinical drug trials that can help advance research into the treatment of the disease, if you should so desire.
One of the goals of the Alzheimer’s Association is to be sure that everyone is familiar with the ten warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
- Memory changes that disrupt daily life.
- Challenges in planning or solving problems.
- Difficulty completing familiar tasks.
- Confusion with time or place.
- Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships.
- New problems with words in speaking or writing.
- Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps.
- Decreased or poor judgment.
- Withdrawal from work or social activities.
- Changes in mood or personality.
· For more detailed information on the 10 Warning Signs click the logo below ·
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