5 Early Signs of Alzheimer's Disease!

Bertrand Russell, a British philosopher once said “A smile happens in a flash, but its memory can last a lifetime”. Sounds good, right? Now, imagine a scenario where a person’s brain is getting blighted by each passing day, ultimately affecting the memory.

Yes! you get it right.. Alzheimer may be the cause.

Although, there are plenty of other conditions affecting the memory, but Alzheimer is the most common one, especially in elderly.

In an effort to raise awareness about this condition, this World Alzheimer's Day, we bring the details for uncovering the signs of Alzheimer affecting your mental sharpness or maybe your loved ones.

The 5 early signs are:

1. Messy Memory

It is the most common signs which occurs at the earliest onset of this condition. Are you or your loved one forgetting information more than normal? Is it difficult to remember past events, certain names or tasks? Are you getting reminded for things more frequently? Then, it’s the right time to consult your doctor.

2. Planning Problems

Some may have a problem with making a schedule and then sticking to it. One might find hard to complete a task or even concentrate. Trouble in following a recipes while cooking or keeping track of your bills can also be the reason.

3. Difficulty in Daily Tasks

Alzheimer sufferers often find daily tasks tough to complete or might take more time then usually. Safe driving, cooking your favorite meal, making a grocery list, remembering your traveling route all becomes difficult.

4. Communication becomes Complicated

Remembering a word becomes hard, speaking becomes worry and communicating with others becomes a struggle. Alzheimer affects individual’s communication/conversation skills. One might stop in middle of a conversation, repeat themselves or recall things by wrong names.

5. Mood Swings and Misplacing Things

Confusion, depression, anxiety and suspicion are all common among the patients. A person can quickly get angry and irritated from being calm. They often misplace things and have a difficulty in finding the items. Often, they’ll start blaming or accusing others for their belongings.

Alzheimer may come slowly, may progress slowly, but as time progresses the problem become worse. If you see these signs, don’t ignore and visit the doctor. More early the diagnosis is, better the management for Alzheimer; benefiting both, the sufferer, and the family.