Early Signs of Alzheimer’s: What to Look Out For
By: Lauren Hernandez
Alzheimer’s is a specific and extremely common type of dementia that plagues our elderly population. Alzheimer’s is a slow, progressive disease of the brain that causes short term and long term memory problems, confusion, as well as severely slow functioning issues such as disorientation and visual and decision making difficulties that interfere with daily tasks. People who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s are typically 65 and older.
Here are a few early signs of Alzheimer’s:
- Forgetting recent, short term information
- Difficulty following instructions
- Behavioral/ personality changes
- Difficulty communicating with others
- Hiding and hoarding items
- Visual difficulties
- Decision difficulties
- Disorientation
- Misplacing things
- Loss of initiative or withdrawal from work activities
If you observe these signs in yourself, a loved one or friend, it is suggested to seek medical and behavioral treatment right away. It is important to be informed, plan for the future, and make some lifestyle changes that create a safe environment. Studies have shown, it is important to create routines and maintain good physical and mental health through physical exercise and managing stress. Partaking in these types of activities may decrease symptoms.
If you or someone you know is struggling with Alzheimer’s, please contact your primary care physician or our psychotherapy offices in New York or New Jersey to talk to one of our licensed professional psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, or psychotherapists at Arista Counseling & Psychotherapy. Contact our Paramus, NJ or Manhattan, NY offices respectively, at (201) 368-3700 or (212) 722-1920 to set up an appointment. For more information, please visit http://www.counselingpsychotherapynjny.com/
Sources:
https://www.activebeat.com/your-health/6-most-common-early-signs-of-alzheimers/7/
https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-alzheimers#basics
https://www.medicinenet.com/alzheimers_disease_causes_stages_and_symptoms/article.htm
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