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Forgot/Forget?
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!!! Since life is so very busy and everyone is in a mad rush to
get somewhere or get something done - I'm submitting the following for
you readers to consider.
I was riding with my gal-pal the other day. We were discussing one of
my recent columns. We got to talking about the past and how it shapes
our future. She got quiet and almost ran a stop sign. There were no
other cars at the intersection. Is she ok?? Yep. But, sometimes things
just "hit home"...or "strike a chord"...and your mind scrolls backwards
through the years. It can happen "once-in-a-blue-moon"...or last a few
days. Is it Alzheimer's or dementia? I'm not a Dr...probably not. SEE A
DOCTOR if it becomes bothersome...if it disrupts your daily life
or to put your mind/someone else's mind at ease.
The Earliest Signs of Alzheimer's Everyone Over 50 Should Know - BESTLIFE- Terrene Firman
The following are excerpts. Alzheimer's - the most common type of
dementia - affects millions of Americans. Symptoms typically start
showing up after 60 years old. While some might seem like normal
age-related issues at first, they go far beyond occasionally losing
keys or forgetting someone's name.
Forgetting Important Dates and Events: Forgetting is normal. Constantly
forgetting important events, dates, and not remembering them later is
not.
Becoming Totally Uninterested in Things: This is one of the most common changes...or being uninterested in anything.
Putting Things in Weird Places: Everyone forgets where they put things
through tiredness, etc. Doing this frequently is a sign of Alzheimer's.
Putting the milk in the cupboard is not normal.
Experiencing Confusion: The Alzheimer's Association says to watch out
for this. Everyone gets confused. Not knowing where you are or how you
got there or losing track of time - all with frequency - are
warning signs.
Sudden Mood Swings: Rapid shifts in mood - happy to crying to angry for no reason are signs you never ignore.
Forgetting the Names of Everyday Objects: This is a common symptom of Alzheimer's.
Needing Constant Memory Aids: Another common sign of Alzheimer's is memory aids - sticky notes, friends calling you, etc.
Getting Lost in Familiar Places: This is a common occurrence - even in familiar places like your own neighborhood.
Not Being Able to Follow Recipes: This might be a part of the mental changes in the early stages of the disease.
Forgetting Conversations: Sometimes people straight-up do not listen
during a conversation. If this is constant - even after being reminded
- it's a common symptom.
Not Being Able to Keep on Track and Pay Bills: In the early stages of Alzheimer's - working with numbers becomes difficult.
Everything Takes Longer: Over the years - things start to slow. Losing the ability to develop and follow plans is a red flag.
Losing Motivation: Losing the desire or motivation to do something completely might be a behavioral change with Alzheimer's
Misplacing Words While Talking: Substituting unusual words into sentences while talking or writing is a red flag.
Having a Shortened Attention Span: As Alzheimer's spreads in the brain, a shortened attention span is an issue to arise.
Forgetting the Names of Friends and Family Members: This is devastating, but common.
Becoming Suspicious or Distrustful of Others: Confusion and memory loss contribute to these false beliefs.
Wearing Inappropriate Clothing: Those with Alzheimer's wear the wrong
thing at the wrong time - minor clothing when it's freezing in the
middle of the winter.
Not Being Able to Play a Familiar Game: Doing activities that involve steps becomes increasingly hard.
Having Poor Judgement: We can all get tricked by a telemarketer. Having
poor judgement on a regular basis is not uncommon for Alzheimer's
patients.
Becoming Socially Withdrawn: Everyone needs alone time. Someone who
once loved to be around people and withdraws...could be a sign of a
brain change. The reason: They don't want to embarrass themselves.
Forgetting You Already Said Something: If this is a constant thing - it's a common red flag.
Becoming Very Aggressive: This is a common occurrence. It can be hard to figure out why it happened.
Finding It Hard to Make Phone Calls: Because they can't perform the steps involved - it's another red flag.
Becoming Very Passive: Passive behavior becomes the norm for those with Alzheimer's.
Becoming Easily Upset: If they never used to become upset easily - it's a sign.
Becoming Agitated: This is a major red flag. It happens for a reason - like not being able to dress themselves.
Asking For the Same Things Over and Over: This is not uncommon in the beginning stages of Alzheimer's.
Being Unable to Multi-Task: This can be really difficult for an Alzheimer's patient.
Showing Impulsive Behavior: As the disease progresses, they often start showing impulsive behavior - undressing in public, etc.
Remember the kiddies and our service people. Take good care of the
furry and feathered ones out there. Be safe and healthy. See ya next
time. Ever Toodles!!! MONA
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