Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Matters campaign

By Suzanne Holman • May 18th, 2009

Just in from the Alzheimer’s Association…
A new campaign for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease that is making the public aware of the 10 signs that the disease is developing.

As part of its public education effort, the Alzheimer’s Association has worked with a wide range group of experts to update its 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s to make them more current and user-friendly.

The comprehensive review process included feedback from health professionals, clinicians, scientists and people with dementia.

Early detection, diagnosis and intervention are vital because they provide individuals the best opportunities for treatment, support and planning for their future.

Here are the 10 signs:
1. Memory changes that disrupt daily life
2. Challenges in planning or solving problems
3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure
4. Confusion with time or place
5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships
6. New problems with words in speaking or writing
7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps
8. Decreased or poor judgment
9. Withdrawal from work or social activities
10. Changes in mood and personality

Here is a link to a full description and checklist of the 10 signs:
===>> http://www.alz.org/national/documents/checklist_10signs.pdf

Below is a clip from today’s CBS Morning Show, an interview talking about the campaign.

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