Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease
Is it normal to lose your keys, or is it a symptom of Alzheimer's? Does a person exhibit different symptoms at different stages of the disease? While each person with Alzheimer's is unique, there are some trademark symptoms that occur as the disease progresses.
Symptoms of Alzheimer's
Although each person with Alzheimer’s is different, most individuals advance through a series of stages characterized by progressively more serious symptoms. Seven stages developed by researchers and physicians describe how a person’s functioning changes over time, from a normally functioning adult to someone with severe, advanced Alzheimer’s disease.
Although each person with Alzheimer’s is different, most individuals advance through a series of stages characterized by progressively more serious symptoms. Seven stages developed by researchers and physicians describe how a person’s functioning changes over time, from a normally functioning adult to someone with severe, advanced Alzheimer’s disease.
Early Indicators of Alzheimer's Disease
Before a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, people often notice early indicators -- either about themselves or about a relative -- that signal possible Alzheimer's. Be aware of the 10 classic warning signs first identified by the Alzheimer's Association.
Before a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, people often notice early indicators -- either about themselves or about a relative -- that signal possible Alzheimer's. Be aware of the 10 classic warning signs first identified by the Alzheimer's Association.
How Does Alzheimer's Disease Affect Communication?
People with Alzheimer’s lose particular communication abilities during the early, middle, and late stages of the disease. Learn what to expect and what kinds of communication challenges can occur during each stage of Alzheimer's.
People with Alzheimer’s lose particular communication abilities during the early, middle, and late stages of the disease. Learn what to expect and what kinds of communication challenges can occur during each stage of Alzheimer's.
Symptoms of Late-Stage Alzheimer's Disease
In late-stage Alzheimer's, the disease finally begins to considerably affect parts of the brain that control bodily systems such as motor coordination, bowel and bladder function, and even breathing. Learn about the symptoms of late-stage Alzheimer's disease.
In late-stage Alzheimer's, the disease finally begins to considerably affect parts of the brain that control bodily systems such as motor coordination, bowel and bladder function, and even breathing. Learn about the symptoms of late-stage Alzheimer's disease.
Warning Signs: Alzheimer's Disease versus Normal Aging
The Alzheimer's Association discerns between normal age-related memory changes and warning signs that may signal Alzheimer's.
The Alzheimer's Association discerns between normal age-related memory changes and warning signs that may signal Alzheimer's.
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Have you ever felt like there's an in-between stage connecting the transition from normal aging to Alzheimer's disease? You're correct -- it's called Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), although not everyone with MCI goes on to develop Alzheimer's. The Alzheimer's Association provides a fact sheet on MCI, including its signs, symptoms, and complications.
Have you ever felt like there's an in-between stage connecting the transition from normal aging to Alzheimer's disease? You're correct -- it's called Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), although not everyone with MCI goes on to develop Alzheimer's. The Alzheimer's Association provides a fact sheet on MCI, including its signs, symptoms, and complications.
Forgetfulness: It's Not Always What You Think
While there are many reasons we become forgetful at times, we often fear that a forgetful episode signals Alzheimer's. The National Institute on Aging reminds us that forgetfulness could be due to several other factors under our control.
While there are many reasons we become forgetful at times, we often fear that a forgetful episode signals Alzheimer's. The National Institute on Aging reminds us that forgetfulness could be due to several other factors under our control.