10 signs it might be alzheimer's
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As we age we all worry about age-related memory loss - in ourselves or in our elders. Here's a quick 'n' clean rundown of the most common signs of dementia (Alzheimer's in particular) and four things we all can do NOW to reduce the risks.TRANSCRIPT
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10 Signs It Might Be Alzheimer’sAnd What You May Be Able to Do About It
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Forgetting Things at Work
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Difficulty Performing Familiar Tasks
Forget where you’re going? Or how to get home on a familiar route?
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Problems with Language
Having trouble summoning a person’s name you know well or an object you always use, like a fork.
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Loss of Initiative
It takes more energy, especially to cover for lapses and it starts to get scary to continue to participate fully in activities.
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Poor or Decreased Judgment
Financial mismanagement is an early red flag that, if ignored, can cost a family a lot of money.
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Problem with Abstract Thinking
Can only understand literal things, can no longer grasp abstractions.
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Misplacing Things (More Often)
The ‘key’ here is you never recover the memory of how they got misplaced.
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Changes in Mood Behavior
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Changes in Personality
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Disorientation (Especially Regarding Time and Place)
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You Don’t Need to Have All Ten to Have Dementia
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What’s a Person to Do?Four Steps You Can Take Now to Reduce the Risks or Mitigate the Damage
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Exercise 15-30 Minutes Daily
Exercise in moderation helps blood circulate through the brain. It also keeps your body from falling later in life.
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Exercise the Brain Daily
Your brain ‘adjusts’ to puzzles. Mix it up and learn a language or take up new hobbies.
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Eat Well: Dark, Leafy Veggies
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Eat Well: Other Options
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Stay Socially Connected
This is HUGE. Stay in touch with people and meet in person, not just online or on the phone.
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