RESOURCES & ASSESSMENTS
How Do You Know If You’re Developing Alzheimer’s Disease?
March 1, 2022
(Amen Clinics)
Wondering where your glasses are when just moments before you placed them on top of your head, forgetting about an appointment…you know the drill. You might have an overwhelming to-do list and as a result get distracted and overlook a task. Common memory malfunctions are part of being human and happen to us all from time-to-time, but what if your memory issues go beyond occasional forgetfulness? A sharp memory is invaluable, and if it starts to fade can be devastating. Testing your risk and understanding how to prevent memory loss is possible and empowers you to make changes that can preserve your memory function for years to come.
WHAT IS ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE VS. DEMENTIA?
Dementia and Alzheimer’s are often used interchangeably, but they are different. Dementia is an umbrella term for neurodegenerative disorders that impair memory and cognitive function. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for about 60-80% of all cases. Alzheimer’s Association statistics are staggering: More than 6 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s disease and that number is expected to jump to about 13 million by 2050.
Educating yourself on the early warning signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s can be really helpful in understanding more about the disease and your individual risk. Keep an eye out for the following.
15 WARNING SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
1. Your memory is not as sharp as it was 10 years ago.
While declining memory is not always a sign of dementia or Alzheimer’s and can be a normal part of aging, it’s good to notice more significant changes in your memory functioning and keep track of how often it’s happening.
2. You read a book or an article but don’t remember much of it.
Research in Brain and Language suggests that reading comprehension declines in people with dementia and should be monitored. By itself, having difficulty remembering what you read could be a sign of other issues, but it’s important to rule out Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia if it’s happening frequently, over a period of time.
3. Your vocabulary is getting worse.
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Stress Management
Let’s start by coloring!
That’s it… simply letting go of our preconceived ideas, our self-judgment… and coloring.
1) Grab some crayons, pencil crayons, markers, whatever you have handy.
2) Print one or more of these coloring pages.
3) Color! And… have fun! Feel your stress melt away.
