- Disruption of daily life. Some elderly may experience a greater problem with concentration. Simple tasks that once caused no difficulty may become much more challenging.
- Unusual behaviours. Individuals with Alzheimer’s may have increased anxiety, and they become distrustful and suspicious of others as well. They may experience mood and personality changes, they are easily upset at home, with friends or when out of their comfort zone.
- Disengaged with family – If you notice that a loved one becomes increasingly withdrawn or disengaged from frequent social events, or lose interest to hobbies or activities that they enjoyed, it can be a warning sign.
- Impairments in mobility and judgement. Does your loved one seems to be exhibiting poor judgment and it’s uncharacteristic of them, do they seem afraid when using the stairs? Or are they having trouble as what to wear in cold weather? You may need to look deeper as these behaviours can be warning signs.
- Loss of words. Some elderly with Alzheimer’s disease may forget simple words or substitute inappropriate words, making sentences difficult to comprehend. They may also have trouble understanding others.
Our elderly should not be alone in their aging process; it is crucial that we continuously check-in and consider our senior loved one’s health and safety. If your loved one is indicating early-onset of Alzheimer’s disease, it’s essential to talk to senior relatives and your doctor or caregiver. Recognizing the indications of Alzheimer’s disease at an early stage can be critical to providing proper treatments.
The CareSide are experts in assisting our seniors to continue to live at home with this condition by providing a person-centred approach to Home Care. We understand the challenges of how best to manage and cope with the situation, and can make your loved one safe and comfortable in their own home.
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