ORLANDO, Fla. — Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
The Alzheimer’s Association said these are nine warning signs and symptoms to watch out for.
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3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks.
1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life.
2. Challenges in planning or solving problems.
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4. Confusion with time or place.
5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships.
6. New problems with words in speaking or writing.
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7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps.
8. Decreased or poor judgment.
9. Changes in mood and personality.
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