Whether you�re experiencing possible symptoms or are concerned for someone you care about, the Alzheimer Society of Toronto has developed the following list of signs to look for.
Memory loss affecting day-to-day abilities� forgetting things often or struggling to retain new information.
Difficulty performing familiar tasks�� forgetting how to do something you�ve been doing your whole life, such as preparing a meal or getting dressed.
Problems with language�� forgetting words or substituting words that don�t fit the context.
Disorientation in time and space�� not knowing what day of the week it is or getting lost in a familiar place.
Impaired judgment�� not recognizing a medical problem that needs attention or wearing light clothing on a cold day.
Problems with abstract thinking�� not understanding what numbers signify on a calculator, for example, or how they�re used.
Misplacing things�� putting things in strange places, like an iron in the freezer or a wristwatch in the sugar bowl.
Changes in mood and behaviour�� exhibiting severe mood swings from being easy-going to quick-tempered.
Changes in personality�� behaving out of character such as feeling paranoid or threatened.
Loss of initiative�� losing interest in friends, family and favourite activities.
When choosing a Caregiver to care for a loved one affected with Alzheimer�s or other dementias, it is best to look for someone who has had training in caring for seniors with this disease. You can be confident that a Caregiver with specialized training will know what to anticipate and how to manage the symptoms of Alzheimer�s. Moreover, they may be trained to deliver cognitive exercises that are designed to stimulate and exercise minds in seniors affected with dementias.
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