Everyone struggles to come up with a name once in a while. But how can you tell if it’s more serious?. One symptom alone does not necessarily indicate that a person has Alzheimer’s or dementia. Dementia is a chronic loss of cognition, usually affecting memory, and Alzheimer’s causes 50 to 80 percent of dementia cases.
There are many other causes of memory loss, including vitamin B12 deficiency, and brain, thyroid, kidney, or liver disorders. However, having several other symptoms could be a sign of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The list of symptoms are well organized; you should press the next button below each symptom to move to the next one.
14Hygiene Issues
Forgetting to shower, putting on dirty clothes, and not being able to remember the last time you cleaned up are all early warning signs.
If you can’t remember when you last put on deodorant of combed your hair, you may need to speak with your doctor.
This one can be particularly hard because you may not notice your habits, leading you only to find out when someone else notices.