Saturday, February 16, 2008

Ten warning signs of Alzheimer's disease

The following list of warning signs was developed by the Alzheimer's Association. It includes common symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Individuals who show several of these symptoms should seek medical advice for a complete evaluation.
1) Memory loss
2) Difficulty performing familiar tasks
3) Problems with language
4) Disorientation to time and place
5) Poor or decreased judgment
6) Problems with abstract thinking
7) Misplacing things
8) Changes in mood or behavior
9) Changes in personality
10) Loss of initiative