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Alzheimer's disease is the most prevalent form of dementia, affecting an estimated 5.3 million Americans, according to the Alzheimer's Association. Typically, the earliest symptoms of Alzheimer's disease manifest as minor memory problems which worsen over time, eventually resulting in total mental and cognitive impairment.
Memory Loss
The main symptoms of Alzheimer's disease involve ongoing and worsening memory loss. Those afflicted may forget names, dates, directions, appointments, what they've said or heard, where they've put items and even how to perform simple tasks.
Difficulty Thinking
People with Alzheimer's develop comprehension problems. This can manifest in various ways, often including trouble with numbers, communicating clearly, reading or following directions.
Disorientation
Alzheimer's disease can leave people without any grasp of the time or date or their physical location.
Loss of Judgment
As their capacity for clear thought diminishes, those with Alzheimer's eventually lose the ability to make rational judgments or basic decisions.
Personality Changes
People with Alzheimer's disease experience increasing personality changes. This can include mood swings or disorders, paranoia, stubbornness, aggression, anxiety, depression and antisocial behaviors.
Source:
Alzheimer's Association: What is Alzheimer's?
Mayo Clinic: Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms
Resource:
Alzheimer's Association
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