One in three people over the age of 65 in San Diego have symptoms of dementia. Today we are talking about dementia symptoms.

Ana González Seda is the Program Director for the San Diego/Imperial Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.  Her position is instrumental in providing face to face and online education and programming for caregivers, people living with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. Ana has been working in the non- profit sector for leading health organizations in San Diego for over 15 years.

I asked Ana to come on the show to tell us about dementia symptoms. If you have a parent or loved one that gets diagnosed with Alzheimer's, I  want you to know what to expect.

If you lose your keys, that is not a part of symptoms of dementia. But if you find them in the refrigerator, that could be a sign of dementia

What are the early signs and symptoms of Dementia?

* Memory Loss that disrupts daily life

* Challenges in planning or solving problems

* Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work, or at leisure

* Confusion with time or place

* Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships

* New problems with words in speaking or writing

* Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps

* Decreased or poor judgment

* Withdrawal from work or social activities

* Changes in mood and personality

If you would like a copy of our freebie, 10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's, go to http://rockyourretirement.com/dementia this gives more detailed information on dementia symptoms.

Contact information:  alz.org  * 800-272-3900- Master level consultants with extensive training regarding dementia. They can help with short term and long term planning.

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