Thursday, September 25, 2008

Alzheimer's Symptoms Made Simple

By: Juliane Anders


While aging gracefully can result in a loss and concentration and difficult recalling where one has left certain items, it may be a sign of a much greater problem. Alzheimer's disease can affect a person's daily life and the life of their loved ones negatively, and it is important to recognize the signs of this illness in order to better treat it. Alzheimer's requires treatment early on by a medical professional, and it is important to recognize the warning signs that it may be time to visit a doctor.

Individuals who suffer from Alzheimer's have a hard time with even basic tasks, especially memory recall. Someone may intend to call a friend and forget, or need to attend a social function and fail to show up due to poor memory. This behavior varies depending on how active of a lifestyle that the individual leads, but a noticed increase in memory loss is a sure sign of the disease.

Individuals with Alzheimer's disease can also
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