Symptoms of Alzheimers
...n stage one normal individuals experience no memory problems and none are visible to a doctor upon checkup In stage two individuals feel as if they have memory lapses, especially in forgetting familiar words or names or the location of keys, eyeglasses, or other objects. These problems are not seen during a medical examination or visible to friends, family, or coworkers. In stage three friends, family, or coworkers begin to notice. Problems with memory or concentration may be measurable. Difficulties include: noticeable word or name finding problems, decreased ability to remember names of new people, noticeable performance issues in social or work settings, reading but retaining little material, losing or misplacing a valuable object, and a decline in ability to plan/organize At stage four, a careful medical interview detects problems in the areas of: knowledge of recent activities or current events, the ability to perform challenging mental tests, the capacity to perform complex tasks, the memory of personal history, and individual may seem subdued and withdrawn, especially in socially or mentally challenging situations In stage five critical gaps in memory and problems with every day life are visible. Assistance with everyday activities becomes essential. At this stage, individuals may: be unable recall details such as their current address or their telephone number, become confused about where they are or about the date, day of the week, or season, have trouble with non-challenging mental math, or need help choosing proper clothing for the ...