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No two people experience mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s disease in the same way. As a result, there's no one approach to dealing with this disease state.
By understanding and acknowledging the situation, you can ensure that you are taking steps to preserve your own well-being. If you are learning caregiving skills, you can make sure that your loved one feels supported and is living a full life can also ensure that you are taking steps to preserve your own well-being.
Memory loss that disrupts daily life is not a typical part of aging. It may be a symptom of Mild Cognitive Impairment pre- Pre-Alzheimer's which is a fatal brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills. Individuals may experience one or more of these signs in different degrees.
Here are 10 signs that may indicate Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI):
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Memory loss that disrupts daily life
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Challenges in planning everyday activities
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Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure
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Confusion with time
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Trouble understanding visual images, people, places, locations
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Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps
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Decreased poor judgment
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Withdrawal from work or social activities
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Forgetting names, important dates, and everyday tasks
Two important questions to ask yourself:
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Do you think you have memory problems?
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Has there been a decline in your memory over the last 10 years?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions please visit a Healthcare Professional.
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