Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia that affects people over the age of 65. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of people with Alzheimer’s is because life expectancy is outpacing health, especially brain health, says neurogeneticist Rudolph Tanzi.
Modern medicine is making people live longer, but it has not focused on keeping the brain up to date.
Alzheimer’s is a progressive sign whose symptoms begin to be felt little by little and these are the earliest:
Memory loss. Memory loss is a common sign of dementia, according to doctors. “Stress, an extra busy day, poor sleep, and even some medications can interfere with creating and retrieving memories,” says geriatrician Sevil Yasar, MD, PhD.
Thinking and reasoning. Alzheimer’s disease causes problems concentrating and thinking, especially about abstract concepts, such as numbers.
Multitasking is also particularly difficult, and controlling finances, updating bills, and paying bills on time are all challenging tasks. In the long run, a person with Alzheimer’s disease cannot recognize and manage the numbers.
Make assessments and make decisions. Alzheimer’s disease causes a deterioration in the ability to make reasonable decisions and judgments in everyday situations. For example, a person may make bad or unusual choices in social interactions or wear weather-inappropriate clothing.
Plan and carry out family activities. As the disease worsens, activities that were once part of the routine and required tracking sequential steps, such as planning and making a meal or playing a favorite game, become a difficulty.
Changes in personality and behavior. The brain changes that occur in Alzheimer’s disease can affect mood and behavior.
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Preserved skills. Many important skills are preserved for long periods, even as symptoms worsen. Preserved skills may include reading or listening to books, telling stories and remembering, singing, listening to music, dancing, drawing, or doing crafts.
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