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January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

January 29, 2018

As we age some memory loss is quite common and not a tremendous concern.  Forgetting an acquaintance’s name or forgetting things occasionally is part of normal aging referred to as “age associated memory impairment” and it affects 40% of the population over the age of 65.  These people are often concerned with their memory issues whilst their family members are not.

Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementia conditions have some much more defined warning signs and are often a concern of the family and not apparent to the patient.  There are some warning signs that can help you differentiate between normal aging and dementia.  If you are concerned, please make an appointment with your physician.

WARNING SIGNS MIGHT INLCUDE

  • memory loss that affects day-to-day activities and difficulty performing normal tasks like making lunch
  • language issues including not being able to remember the word you intend to use or substituting the word with one that does not fit
  • getting physically lost
  • confusing time of day
  • impaired judgement, for example choosing clothing that is not appropriate for the weather
  • misplacing items in strange places, for example keys in the freezer
  • severe and drastic mood changes
  • changes in personality, paranoia
  • loss of desire to do the things you have always done

 

If you have concerns about your memory or if you are concerned about a loved ones memory, mood, or personality there are many resources available through your family doctor or the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada http://www.alzheimer.ca

 

If you are curious about the transition to retirement living with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, contact us at Pearl and Pine and we would be happy to help you with that process.  

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