10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

Is it Alzheimer's or just normal forgetfulness? The Alzheimer's Association has published the following warning signs to keep in mind:

1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life
2. Challenges in planning or solving problem
3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks
4. Confusion with time or place
5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships
6. New problems with words in speaking or writing
7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps
8. Decreased or poor judgment
9. Withdrawal from work or social activities
10. Changes in mood and personality

Reprinted with permission of the Alzheimer’s Association, 2009. www.alz.org