Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is a great time to brush up on early signs of Alzheimer’s so that you may get care for your loved one if they need it.

1. Problems with problem-solving

The first early signs of Alzheimer’s disease to look for is difficulty following a plan or working with numbers. It’s normal to make mistakes every now and then on household financials. However, if a loved one is having a hard time following their favorite recipe or is struggling to concentrate, you may want to bring it to the attention of their doctor.

2. Losing track of time or place

Next, if your loved one is having a hard time keeping track of dates, seasons, or the passage of time, it may be one of the early signs of Alzheimer’s. It’s ok to forget what day it is for a moment or two. However, if they forget where they are or how they got there it may be an issue.

3. Misplacing things

Having to retrace your steps sometimes to find something you lost is normal. But putting things in unusual places or accusing people of stealing things that they have misplaced could be another early sign.

4. Changes in personality

Sometimes we all become a bit irritated when something changes our routine. However, people with Alzheimer’s may experience something more than that. For example, they may become confused, depressed, or more anxious than usual.

Talk to a doctor about early signs of Alzheimer’s

It’s scary when our loved ones start having symptoms or acting unlike themselves. The first place to start if you think someone you may know may be suffering from this disease is to speak with a trusted professional. We have doctors standing by and locations across Arizona. This means we’re here to answer any questions you may have. Please contact us today to set up an appointment.