Can You Recognize the Signs of Alzheimer's?

Can You Recognize the Signs of Alzheimer's? By Esther Heerema, MSW November is National Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Being able to recognize the signs of a possible problem is very important. When asked, many of us might identify memory loss as a sign, but what about the other areas affected by Alzheimer's, such as emotion and behavior? Being able to accurately identify potential signs of Alzheimer's can facilitate proper assessment and earlier treatment.  November:National Alzheimer's and Family Caregivers Month  Why highlight Alzheimer's disease this month? Approximately 5.2 million Americans are living with the disease. The disease touches everyone, either directly or indirectly through loved ones or costs to our healthcare system. Why shine the spotlight on caregivers? 60% of caregivers are balancing jobs, and many also are caring for their own families. The work of caregivers is estimated to be valued at $522 billion each year.    READ NOW A Comprehensive Guide to the Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's  Learn how to recognize the signs of Alzheimer's disease- including its early warning signs, the different stages of Alzheimer's, the effects on the brain, emotions and behaviors, and what to expect as it progresses. READ NOW How Many of These 7 Signs of Caregiver Burnout Do You Have?  It's important to monitor yourself for caregiver burnout-- before the bottom falls out. Review these signs to determine how you're doing as a caregiver.  READ NOW 29 Practical Hacks to Prevent Caregiver Burnout   Many caregivers report feeling frustrated at the general advice that's often given to them: "Take care of yourself." It's just not easy when your role is to take care of someone else. But, these 29 hacks provide some practical advice on how to actually take steps to prevent burnout as a caregiver.   READ NOW 11 Tasty Foods that Reduce the Risk of Dementia  Want to decrease the chance that you'll develop Alzheimer's or anther type of dementia? Start by taking care with what you put in your mouth. Our diet has been repeatedly connected with the risk of dementia. The good news is that these 11 delicious foods are correlated with a decreased risk.  READ NOW 12 Benefits of Early Detection in Alzheimer's  What's the point of finding out you have Alzheimer's or another kind of dementia? Here's 12 reasons why early diagnosis is important.  READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Understanding Lung Cancer Understanding Asthma Understanding Type 2 Diabetes Understanding Insomnia Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis Understanding Plaque Psoriasis AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.