Below are the early warning signs of AD and looming AD-related dementia. If you notice an increase in several of these in yourself or a loved one, consult your doctor for a diagnosis.
- personality change
- mood changes and mood swings
- inconsistent or inappropriate emotional responses
- confusion and disorientation
- decrease in ability to read
- withdrawal from social situations
- apathy
- getting lost frequently
- angry outbursts, aggression or violence
- distrust of family members and long-term friends
- memory loss
- frustration over inability to remember or communicate
- difficulty finding the right words to communicate or explain
- significant decrease in verbal fluency
- difficulty comprehending conversation or situations
- inability to remember and repeat a statement immediately after it was given
- loss of inhibitions
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