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When Does
Forgetting Become a Disease?
In the early
stages of Alzheimer’s disease the symptoms often go
unrecognized. If you think someone close to you may have
Alzheimer’s disease, use these 19 questions to help you know
whether you should talk with a doctor about the symptoms you
see.
1. Do you need reminders to do
things?
2. Do you forget appointments?
3. Do you get lost easily?
4. Do you repeat yourself?
5. Do you have trouble remembering names?
6. Do you forget family occasions and holidays?
7. Do you forget to take your medications on time?
8. Do you ask the same question repeatedly?
9. Have you had trouble making change for a purchase?
10. Have you lost interest in hobbies and social events?
11. Do you need help eating and dressing?
12. Do you have trouble reading books?
13. Do you have trouble finishing a sentence?
14. Does any family member have Alzheimer’s Disease?
15. Do you have trouble remembering all of your co-workers
names?
16. Do you have mood swings or personality changes?
17. Do you get angry easily?
18. Do you misplace your car keys and other items?
19. Do you have a loss of smell?
If you answered
“yes” to 10 or more questions, or a combination of “yes” and
“sometimes” to 15 or more questions, please talk with your loved
ones and your physician about the symptoms.
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