Frequently Asked Questions - Alzheimer’s Symptoms | Cypress Springs Residence

Do you know the difference? (Typical Age Related Changes VS Signs of Alzheimer's)

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	Typical Age Related Changes	Signs of Alzheimer's
1	Forgetting names or events, but later remembering.	Forgetting important dates/events, asking for the same information over and over.
2	Making occasional errors when balancing a checkbook.	Difficulty with familiar tasks; trouble keeping track of monthly bills.
3	Occasionally needing help with a daily task, ex. settings on a microwave.	Find it hard to complete daily tasks.
4	Confused about the day of the week, but figuring it out.	Confusion with a time or place, including passage of time.
5	Vision changes related to cataracts.	Trouble understanding visual images and spacial relationships.
6	Sometimes having trouble finding the right word.	New problems with words in speaking or writing; trouble keeping up in conversations.
7	Misplacing items from time to time.	Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps, may accuse others of stealing.
8	Making a bad decision once in a while.	Decreased or poor judgment; pay less attention to grooming and cleanliness.
9	Sometimes feeling weary of work, family and social obligations.	Withdrawal from work or social activities; trouble keeping up with favorite hobbies.
10	Becoming irritable when a specific routine is disrupted.	Changes in mood and personality; may be easily upset out of their comfort zone.