Do You Recognize Early Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s?

These days, some of the statistics you read about Alzheimer’s dieses are staggering. Did you know that according to SarahCare at DTC, someone develops Alzheimer’s every 68 seconds? And, 1 out of 3 seniors in the U.S. will be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia. At Queen City Elder Care in Cincinnati, we deal with a lot patients who have early onset Alzheimer’s. We tell their loved ones to watch out for early signs. Caring.com breaks them down into four categories:

Memory and Thinking Skills

• Repeating questions within a short period of time
• Gets lost more easily
• Forgets to take medications
• Loses track when speaking
• Forgets commons words

Emotions and Social Life

• Loses interest in things they once loved
• Uses profanity more often
• Uncharacteristically aggressive behavior
• Paranoid thoughts or suspicions

Personal Care

• Problems going to the bathroom
• Skips bathing
• Can’t figure out what to wear
• Does not pick up after themselves

If you or someone you know is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and needs in-home help,  Queen City Elder Care is here to help. Call us at 513-510-4410.