August 30, 2022

006 – 10 Warning Signs of Early Alzheimer’s Disease

15 minutes

In This Episode:

When an older person starts to develop symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, what are the earliest warning signs to look out for? In this episode, Dr. K explains 10 warning signs that often catch her attention.

She covers:

Why her list isn’t quite the same as that of the Alzheimer’s Association

10 early warning signs she considers especially important

What to know about “lack of insight” (also known as “anosognosia”)

What to know about accusations, delusions, and paranoia

What to do if you notice possible warning signs in your older loved one

Related episode:

002 – What causes memory loss as people get older?

Related Resources:

Related article: 8 Behaviors to Take Note of if You Think Someone Might Have Alzheimer’s

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