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Home » Learn » Basic Overview of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia » Do I Have Alzheimer’s Disease?

Do I Have Alzheimer’s Disease?

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared diseases. The fear can be triggered by normal everyday lapses. Understanding what is normal and what is cause for concern is important to taking the appropriate action.

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Does Your Loved One Have Alzheimer’s Disease?

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If you’ve noticed you or your loved one forgetting things more often, you may suspect the worst. Alzheimer’s disease, however, isn’t always the cause…(Read More)


Possible Signs Requiring Medical Advice

  • Memory loss that disrupts daily life
    • Regularly forgetting to pay bills
    • Forgetting a recent meeting with someone
  • Confusion about the location of familiar places
  • Not remembering how you got somewhere
  • Difficulties completing common daily tasks
  • Difficulties in solving problems or planning
  • Loss of time perception
  • Trouble understanding visual images
  • Problems with words in speaking or writing
    • Using the wrong word for objects
  • Losing the ability to retrace steps to find misplaced items

 

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My name is Mike Good and I created Together in This to help educate all caregivers by providing you with streamlined resources and easy to use tools. I cover general caregiver topics and emphasize solutions for Alzheimer's disease. I  have several friends that are affected by the disease, some of whom don’t remember me from day to day. I have met dozens of caregivers that … More…

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