EP113: Five Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease

<p><span data-contrast="none">Alzheimer's disease is a syndrome that impacts a person's ability to think, problem-solve, and function every day. It can influence a person's memory, language, behavior, decision-making, visual and spatial skills, and ability to pay attention. </span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">It happens slowly, over time, so often it may take family and friends – and even the person experiencing the disease – years to recognize these problems. In fact, dementia isn't usually diagnosed until these problems are to the point that they interfere with the person's ability to work, take care of their affairs, and manage their household.</span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Tune in to this episode of</span> <em><span data-contrast="none">This Is Getting Old: Moving Towards an Age-Friendly World</span></em> <span data-contrast="none">to learn about five symptoms of Alzheimer's. This information could help you or a loved one identify the early warning symptoms and get earlier treatment.</span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p aria-level="2"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Key points covered in this episode: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559738":360,"335559739":120,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">✔️ #1: Difficulty Understanding Spatial Relationships </span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559738":360,"335559739":120,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">If your loved one has difficulty understanding how to get from place to place, it could be a symptom of dementia. This can manifest in several ways, such as getting lost in familiar places, being unable to follow directions, or misjudging dis