10 signs of Alzheimer dementia symptoms
Alzheimer dementia does not come suddenly. Although not yet found the main cause, Alzheimer's can show symptoms at a young age.
"Usually since 20 years before the diagnosis of Alzheimer's, already have symptoms. But not everyone is alert and treat it as a disease," said Executive Director of Alzheimer's Indonesia, DY. Suharya on talk show 'Understanding Alzheimer' on Wednesday (09/04/2013) in Jakarta.
As a result, they are late check-up. Though the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease can also be seen in everyday conditions. Patients with Alzheimer's usually easy to forget and disorientation.
"There are 10 symptoms of Alzheimer's. If one is already there should be vigilant and immediately check, due to Alzheimer's disease attacking slowly," said Suharya.
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Alzheimer's disease is a common cause of dementia cases - loss of intellectual and social abilities severe enough to affect daily activities. In Alzheimer's disease, brain tissue health declined, causing memory loss and mental abilities.
Here are 10 symptoms of Alzheimer's disease as described Suharya:
1. Disorders of memory
People with Alzheimer's often forget recent events, forgetting appointments, and talk about the same thing over and over again. This happens repeatedly, until sometimes make others upset.
2. It is difficult to focus
People with Alzheimer's difficult to perform daily work. They also need more time off work.
3. Difficult familiar activities
Patients with Alzheimer's difficult to do everyday tasks. They also have trouble doing ordinary things like driving, writing, or counting.
4. Disorientation
Patients with Alzheimer's usually forget important dates and days. They also did not know was where and how the way home.
5. Difficulty understanding visuospatial
Patients with Alzheimer difficulty reading, determine the distance, distinguish colors, and does not recognize his own face. Generally they do not recognize an object to one call, or not fitting meletakkam something.
6. Communication Disorders
Patients with Alzheimer difficulty speaking and looking for matching the right word. They also often stop in the middle of the conversation, and confused continue.
7. Put the goods are not in place
People with Alzheimer's often forget where to put something. Sometimes they accuse others move and stealing goods.
8. False make decisions
People with Alzheimer's often dressed in mismatched, and can not care for themselves well.
9. Withdraw from association
People with Alzheimer's are not eager to socialize. They also tend to shut up.
10. Changes in behavior and personality
People with dementia volatile emotions ranging from confused, suspicious, depressed, fearful, to be re-friendly. They are also very dependent on others.
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