Seven Warning Signs of Alzheimers

1. Asking the same question over and over again,
2. Repeating the same story, word for word, again and again,
3. Forgetting how to cook, or how to do repairs, or how to play cards— all activities that were previously done with ease and regularity;
4. Losing one’s ability to pay bills or balance one’s checkbook;
5. Getting lost in familiar surroundings, or misplacing household objects;
6. Neglecting to bathe, or wearing the same clothes over and over again while insisting they have taken a bath or that their clothes are sill clean
7. Relying on someone else, such as a spouse, to make decisions or answer questions they previously would have handled themselves without hesitation;
 
When these symptoms are noticed and reported to the doctor, the patient is in a position to obtain treatment that may improve their quality of life. Early treatment in some cases has been shown also to slow the progression of this disease, and importantly, gives time to discuss care options while the diagnosed individual can still take part in decision-making for future treatment and care.