Friday, October 11, 2013

Alzheimer's Disease--Early Stages

Early Stage Alzheimer's behaviors  are often not detected by memory tests.  These beginning memory issues are minor but the affected person is usually aware and atttempts to compensate.  Careful observation and experience awareness can be used to determine early memory deficits. 
Early signs of AD include  1) memory changes that disrupt normal daily living activities,
2) trouble understanding and following 2-3 step instructions,  3) lack of usual problem solving abilities and 4) distraction when completing familiar tasks.

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