Alzheimer’s is often a reason that families are faced with having to find new living accommodations for their loved ones. How do you know if what you are observing is truly related to Alzheimer’s or age? This post details the differences between age-related memory changes and signs of Alzheimer’s/dementia.
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Age-Related Changes |
Alzheimer’s/Dementia |
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Making a bad decision once in a while |
Poor judgement and decision making |
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Missing a monthly payment |
Inability to manage a budget |
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Forgetting which day it is but remembering later |
Losing track of the date or season |
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Sometimes forgetting which word to use |
Difficulty having a conversation |
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Losing things from time to time |
Misplacing items and being unable to retrace steps |