10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease

Memory loss that disrupts everyday life is not a normal part of aging. It may be a symptom of dementa, a gradual and progressive decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. The most common cause of dementa is Alzheimer's disease, a disorder that results in the loss of brain cells.

This checklist of common symptoms can help you recognize signs of Alzheimer's disease.

1. Memory loss
2. Difficulty performing familiar tasks
3. Problems with language
4. Disorientation to time and place
5. Poor or decreased judgment
6. Problems with abstract thinking
7. Misplacing things
8. Changes in mood or behavior
9. Changes in personality
10. Loss of initiative

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