what are the symtoms of alzheimers?

Answer 1

The first sign is short term memory loss, although the longer term memory is still intact. You find you might often be repeating the same conversation over and over again with someone in the early stages of Alzheimers. The next thing is then forgetting how to do simple every day tasks, like cooking or vacuuming and the memory just gets worse from there, can't recognise family members, how to dress themselves etc. My Mum has just been diagnosed with it.

Answer 2

Some of the symptoms are:

loss of memory (main symptom)
lack of concentration
confusion about time and place
self-neglect
restlessness
a tendency to wander aimlessly
sometimes saying or doing outrageous things
mood can be depressed, anxious or agitated
reasoning can be come slow and muddled
some people may experience hallucinations or delusions

Please look at the following website as provides some information regarding Alzheimer's

http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/mental_health/disorders_dementia.shtml

Or for a more clearer understanding of the symptoms, diagnoses, treatment and background information about this disease visit:

http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=14

This website is brilliant for helping to understand this disease without all the medical jargon. All you need to do is click on the blue link and will take you directly to the webpage.

If you are worried about yourself please see a GP or if someone you know please also advise them to visit a GP, as they can provide a proper diagnoses.

Hope this helps in providing what you are looking for. All the best

Answer 3

Loss of memory.......