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Alzheimer's disease

MISCELLANEA SPOTTING SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER'S Worldwide cases THIS WEEK'S USEFUL INFO (in millions) 2010 35.6 Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia and possibly contributes to 60-70% of cases, with an increasing number of people being affected. There is 10 warning signs, this list is for information only and not a substitute for a consultation with a qualified professional. 10 CHANGES IN MOOD AND PERSONALITY MISPLACING THINGS A person with Alzheimer's disease may put things in unusual places. They may lose things and be unable to go back over their steps to find them again. They can become confused, suspicious, depressed, fearful or anxious. They may be easily upset at home, at work, with friends or in places where they are out of their comfort 2030 65.7 zone. 2050 115.4 PROBLEMS WITH WORDS In speaking or writing. People with Alzheimer's may have trouble following or joining a conversation. They may stop in the middle of a conversation and have no idea how to continue 7Az DECREASED OR POOR JUDGMENT TROUBLE UNDERSTANDING VISUAL IMAGES May use poor judgment when dealing with money. Pay less attention to People may have difficulty reading, judging distance and determining color or contrast. In terms of perception, they may pass a mirror and think someone else is in the room. grooming or keeping themselves clean 8. CHALLENGES IN PLANNING OR SOLVING PROBLEMS Some people may experience changes in their ability to develop and follow a plan or work with numbers. Az 5 CONFUSION WITH TIME OR PLACE People can lose track of dates, seasons and the passage of time. They may have trouble understanding something if it is not happening immediately. STOP TOOLS 4 WITHDRAWAL FROM WORK MEMORY LOSS OR SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Forgetting recently learned information, forgetting important dates or asking for the same information DIFFICULTY COMPLETING TASKS A person may start to remove themselves from hobbies, social activities, work projects or sports, may also avoid being social At home, at work or at leisure. Often find it hard to complete daily tasks. Sometimes, people may have trouble driving to a familiar location or managing a budget at work. over and over SOURCE: ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION, WHO, ALZHEIMER DISEASE INTERNATIONAL ILLUSTRATION: MARCELO DUHALDE

Alzheimer's disease

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10 signs of Alzheimer's. the house represent a head losing his skills and abilities.

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