How To Detect the Signs Of Alzheimer's in Your Parents

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Though it is normal to forget things as we age, it pays to be aware of memory problems that may indicate Alzheimer's.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Close attention
Patience
Thick skin
Internet or telephone access (optional)

Step 1: Note memory lapses

Note short-term memory lapses in your parents, such as confusion about where they are or when they arrived somewhere.

Step 2: Pay attention to organization

Notice if parents struggle with organizing information or keeping numbers straight.

Step 3: Analyze sources of vision problem

Take note of complaints about vision problems, which can indicate impaired cognitive functioning.

Tip: The Alzheimer's Association is a key information resource for overwhelmed families and individuals.

Step 4: Keep track of repeating

Notice when parents get lost in a conversation or repeat themselves moments after telling you something.

Step 5: Watch for things out of place

Watch for shoes in the refrigerator or books planted in a garden as a parent become less able to match objects with their proper location or function.

Tip: In the early stages, an individual may successfully avoid conversations or joke when they make mistakes.

Step 6: Note withdrawal

Notice if your parent grows increasingly careless about grooming, or withdraws from activities, sports, shopping trips, or hobbies.

Step 7: Observe mood changes

Observe mood swings and shifts in personality. Notice if parents become annoyed and perplexed when routines are disrupted.

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[Pingoo124]

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[jenniferinsanee]

im so scared of alzheimers... AAAAAAH

[zhantiiX]

This was pretty useful.

[ihatenumbers987]

They should make more videos like this, instead of videos like "How to fake being sick." Thumbs up if u agree.

[MsSMSgirl]

my grandmother has this, but she hasnt officially diagnosed it to anyone, her doctor told me, though. what's sad is, that my grandfather is in denial that she has it , either that or he's ignorant and just dosent know. but its hard. its not easy to deal with.

[andresderasfriend]

1:26 awhh! The poor girl was just trying to help!

[RollinOnDub22s]

Don't worry. They just found the Protein that causes it. So far a NEW drug completely fixes it in rats, they are now doing case studies on humans.

[UltimateTwilight135]

Alzheimers scares the living crap out of me. Bring on the cancer, STD's, diabetes, etc; just don't ruin my brain!

[Rode57]

i would write something funny but i....FORGOT!!!!

[vphghgulv]

lol optional,internet access really?like no one has internet and is on youtube watching howcast put useless videos.dont get me wrong they are kind if fuuny

[jframp]

Lots of my friends have alzheimers but forget who they are. click here to see how I avoid alzheimers. 2:49 - scary  ending.