Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's and Dementia
Brent Jones
10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's and Dementia
Memory loss that disrupts daily life. ...
Challenges in planning or solving problems. ...
Difficulty completing familiar tasks. ...
Confusion with time or place. ...
Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships. ...
New problems with words in speaking or writing.
Of the about 55 million people worldwide with dementia, 60% to 70% are estimated to have Alzheimer's disease. The early signs of the disease include forgetting recent events or conversations. Over time, it progresses to serious memory problems and loss of the ability to perform everyday tasks.