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25 Early Warning Signs Of Alzheimer's Or Dementia
buzzfeed.com • • health
Key Points:
- Early signs of dementia and Alzheimer's often include changes in personality, memory lapses, confusion about time or place, and difficulty following conversations or stories, as reported by individuals observing their parents or grandparents.
- Behavioral changes such as increased paranoia, hallucinations, repetitive actions, and confabulation (fabricating memories to fill gaps) are common initial symptoms noted by family members.
- Safety concerns arise early, with incidents like getting lost while driving, forgetting to take medication, or neglecting basic self-care becoming apparent.
- Emotional and social withdrawal, including loss of interest in loved ones or hobbies and altered interpersonal interactions, often precede more severe cognitive decline.
- These personal accounts highlight the importance of early recognition and monitoring of subtle cognitive and behavioral changes in loved ones, especially for those with a family history of dementia or Alzheimer's.
