Changes in Mental Fuction that May Indicate Alzheimer's
The Alzheimer's Association lists 10 warning signs that may signal Alzheimer's. A person who has difficulty in one or more of these areas should be evaluated:
- Memory loss that disrupts daily life
- Challenges in planning or solving problems
- Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work, or at leisure
- Confusion with time or place
- Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships
- New problems with words in speaking or writing
- Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps
- Decreased or poor judgment
- Withdrawal from work or social activities
- Changes in mood and personality
