The five early signs of Alzheimer’s to look out for as Fiona Phillips shares her first, unusual symptoms
Experts say this is because one of the first parts of the brain to be damaged is the hippocampus, which plays an important role in memory.Alzheimer's UK says the second most common early sign of the condition is problems with thinking and reasoning. This includes:Getting confused about what time of day it is or where they areSomeone may find it challenging to find the right words or be able to concentrate on what is being said.
Long pauses between words or sentences and struggling with place names can also be signs of Alzheimer's.Many people become anxious, more easily annoyed, sad or frightened, causing them to lose interest in the friends, activities or hobbies they used to enjoy. But the problems remained and her memory loss worsened before she eventually discovered what was causing it.
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