Alzheimer's Services Staff photo at 40 Under 40 Banquet honoring Executive Director Beth Veazey and board member, Kelsey Funes. (Not pictured: Kina A. Holmes and Nicole Simmons)
Alzheimer's Services Offices
Knowledge is power.
So, what are the signs and symptoms of Alzheimers? How do you know if it’s time to seek professional guidance? The following is a short list of warning signs of Alzheimer's:
9 Warning Signs:
· Memory Loss
· Difficulty performing familiar tasks
· Problems with language
· Disorientation with time and places
· Poor or decreases judgment
· Problems with abstract thinking
· Misplacing things
· Changing in mood, behavior or personality
· Loss of initiative
If you or someone you know is experiencing several of these symptoms, we highly recommend getting a complete examination by a physician.
The facts.
Currently 5 million Americans are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and there are no effective treatments or a cure for the disease. Recent statistics report that every 72 seconds someone in America develops Alzheimer's. As the baby boomer population increases in age, it's projected that the US could see a 70% increase in the amount of folks with Alzheimer's - that's an estimated 16 million people affected by 2050!!
Through our programs and services (like this blog), we strive to provide education and support for anyone affected by this debilitating disease.
Please contact us at our helpline at 1-800-548-1211 or helpline@alzbr.org for more information.
Remember, knowledge is power. Contact us today.
1 comment:
Fantastic site - facts, current research, possible prevention, and mainly a place to turn for answers for patients, as well as caregivers. 3 key words says it all, "Knowledge is power."
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