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About Alzheimer's Disease: Lesser Known Alzheimer's Symptoms

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From Andrew Rosenzweig, MD, your Guide to Alzheimer's Disease
While virtually everyone is aware that people with Alzheimer's disease have problems with memory and orientation, there are other cognitive signs and symptoms that you may be less familiar with. This week's newsletter will emphasize some of these lesser-known symptoms that often accompany Alzheimer's disease.

Perseveration
Perseveration often begins in early stage Alzheimer's disease and gets worse as the disease progresses... Read more

Confabulation
Confabulation is a fascinating symptom where the person appears to be fabricating a story to fill in gaps in their memory... Read more

Apathy
Other than memory loss and disorientation, apathy may be the most common symptom of people with Alzheimer's disease, one that is extremely frustrating to loved ones... Read more

Executive Dysfunction
A person with executive dysfunction has trouble planning, completing tasks, prioritizing, and making logical connections between ideas...Read more

 


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