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From Energy Times Magazine, the ten warning signs that may signal early Alzheimer's disease.
1) Forgetting recently learned information and not being able to remember it later on; in Alzheimer's this occurs more and more frequently.
2) Experiencing language difficulties; forgetting simple words or substituting unusual words, such as "that thing for my mouth" instead of "toothbrush."
3) Using poor judgement, such as wearing several layers of clothing in hot weather.
4) Misplacing things by putting them in unusual places, such as placing keys in the refrigerator.
5) Experiencing changes in personality, such as becoming abnormally suspicious, fearful, or confused.
6) Finding it difficult to plan or complete everyday tasks, such as making a phone call.
7) Becoming disoriented in time and space, such as becoming lost in one's own neighborhood and not knowing how to get home.
8) Losing the ability to complete complex mental tasks, such as balancing a checkbook.
9) Experiencing changes in mood or behavior especially rapid swings in mood ( such as anger to tears) for no reason.
10) Losing all initiative, such as watching TV for hours, sleeping longer than usual or not wanting to engage in usual activities.
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Well, I reckon I'd better turn off the TV, peel myself out of the recliner, make some phone calls and balance the checkbook--and make sure I haven't put my keys in the frige, lol...susil
